Picture your child’s tenth birthday coming up, and instead of dreading a big dental appointment, they’re actually asking when they get to go back to “the fun place with the game room.” That’s the reaction we’re going for at Purple Tooth Pediatric Dentistry and Braces, and it’s exactly why families across Mount Holly trust us with something as personal as their child’s smile.
We believe orthodontic care should feel like a natural next step in your child’s care, not a stressful new chapter. Purple Tooth Pediatric Dentistry and Braces built its braces and orthodontics program around a simple idea: your child already knows and trusts us, so why send them somewhere new for straighter teeth? Dr. Jon Kacz has treated over 500 patients with braces, blending pediatric dental training with hands-on orthodontic experience so your child gets both in one comfortable, familiar office.
Most families juggling braces end up bouncing between two different offices for cleanings and adjustments. We closed that gap. Because Purple Tooth Pediatric Dentistry and Braces handles both pediatric dentistry and orthodontics under one roof, we can often combine a cleaning and a braces check into the same visit.
That single change saves families 7 to 10 visits over the course of treatment. Fewer trips to our office means fewer missed school days for your child and fewer afternoons rearranged around dental appointments for you. It’s a small logistical shift that adds up to a much smoother experience for busy families.
Walk into our office, and you’ll notice it right away. Instead of sterile waiting rooms, we’ve built out a few things families remember long after the visit is over:
None of that is decoration for its own sake. It reflects how we approach treatment. We take a conservative, patient-first approach with every child, using plain language instead of clinical jargon so you always understand what we’re seeing and why we’re recommending it.
A lot of parents assume orthodontics is a middle school or teenage concern, but earlier evaluations often lead to simpler treatment down the road. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, children should have their first orthodontic evaluation by age 7, a point at which enough permanent teeth have typically come in for an orthodontist to spot developing issues like crowding, crossbites, or a shifting bite.
An early evaluation doesn’t mean your child is getting braces right away. In many cases, we’re simply keeping an eye on how their bite and jaw are developing so we can step in at the right moment, not too early and not too late. If treatment is recommended, we’ll walk you through exactly how the process works from that first evaluation all the way through the final retainer fitting.
We’re in-network with Delta Dental and accept Medicaid, and we handle a significant amount of Medicaid orthodontic coverage right here in our office. When a family comes in for a consultation, our team can often confirm coverage before you leave, so you’re not left guessing about costs. Full details on accepted plans and payment options are outlined on our patient information page. We also offer an in-house payment plan for families who need a more flexible option, because we never want cost to be the reason a child goes without the care they need.
We know insurance and financing questions can feel overwhelming, especially when every office seems to explain coverage differently. Our front desk team handles this conversation constantly, and they’re happy to walk you through what applies to your specific plan before any treatment begins.
Dr. Jon Kacz brings a background that’s a little unconventional for pediatric orthodontic care, and that’s by design. After completing a pediatric dental residency in New York, he trained directly with the orthodontics department there, treating full brace cases throughout his residency. That combination of pediatric-specific training and hands-on orthodontic experience is exactly why our office can offer braces without asking families to start over somewhere new.
He’s also spent time volunteering in dental clinics across Puerto Rico, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Honduras, work that shaped how he thinks about accessible, judgment-free care for every family that walks through our doors, regardless of insurance situation or background.
If your child is approaching age 7, already wearing braces somewhere else, or you’re simply weighing your options for the first time, we’d love to talk it through with you. Purple Tooth Pediatric Dentistry and Braces was built around the idea that a straighter smile shouldn’t come with a stressful office visit, and our comfort-first environment reflects that from the moment you walk in.
Our team is ready to answer your questions and find a visit time that works for your family’s schedule. You can contact our office today to schedule a consultation and see why so many Mount Holly families have made Purple Tooth part of their child’s dental care from day one.
