Braces for Kids in Battery Park City

Braces for kids are orthodontic appliances that guide teeth and jaws into healthy alignment. I'm Dr. Nina Izhaky, and at TDS 4 Kids (@tds4kids) in Tribeca, orthodontic care starts with a careful look at the whole child. My orthodontist and I evaluate bite, jaw growth, and airway together, and we recommend braces only when they're the right fit. We work as one team under one roof, so your family isn't running between offices. If you're in Battery Park City, you're practically our neighbor.

When Battery Park City kids usually start

Around age 7 is the standard first orthodontic checkup — not because treatment starts then, but so we can spot growth patterns, crossbites, and crowding early. The evaluation covers bite, spacing, crowding, jaw growth, and airway; we take radiographs only when clinically useful. Some children benefit from Phase 1 orthodontics while still growing: guided jaw expansion, crossbite correction, and space maintenance. Palatal expanders suit growing jaws when the plan calls for them — but not every child needs early work. The evaluation determines whether your child needs treatment now, later, or not at all.

Braces, clear aligners, or both

You don't have to guess which treatment fits your child. Our pediatric dentist and orthodontist work as one team under one roof in Tribeca. Comprehensive orthodontic care may use braces or clear aligners when appropriate, determined at the evaluation, not before. Clear aligners can fit teens when worn as directed; braces suit plans that need more control. We use pediatric laser dentistry for comfort during orthodontic visits. Read about braces for kids and clear aligners for teens — then come in and let us look.

Getting here from Battery Park City

Battery Park City families know the rhythm: Rockefeller Park and Teardrop Park after school, walks along the Esplanade by the Hudson, school days at PS/IS 276 Battery Park City School on 55 Battery Place, North Cove Marina, and the Gateway Plaza crowd. We're right next door in Tribeca. Take the 1 train at Rector Street — one stop to Chambers Street. Or walk up West Street to Warren Street; many families stroll over in minutes.

Comfort-first visits

A first orthodontic visit at TDS 4 Kids feels like a conversation, not a procedure. We use kid-friendly words, give honest explanations, and move at a pace your child can handle. We never force anything. Airway checks happen at every exam, and we watch for mouth-breathing red flags — snoring in children is often a sign of a restricted airway. And we mean it: the first dental visit should be by the first birthday, because early comfort builds lifelong trust.

What Tribeca parents say

TDS 4 Kids holds a 5-star Google rating — and the best proof is what parents write in their own words. If you want to know what a visit feels like before you come in, start there. Read our Google reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

At what age should my child first see an orthodontist?

Around age 7 is the standard first orthodontic checkup. That doesn't mean treatment starts at seven — it means we can spot growth patterns, crossbites, and crowding early, while your child is still growing. The evaluation guides the timing: now, later, or simply watch and re-check.

Braces or clear aligners — how do you decide?

The evaluation determines it. Clear aligners work well for teens when appropriate and worn as directed. Braces fit plans that need more control of tooth movement. We explain exactly which option fits your child — and why — before anything begins.

How much do braces for kids cost?

The exact cost comes at the evaluation, because it depends on what your child needs. We lay out the full treatment plan and the cost plainly, in writing, before anything starts. You know everything before you decide.

How do we get to your office from Battery Park City?

Take the 1 train at Rector Street — one stop to Chambers Street — or walk up West Street to Warren Street. Our office is at 54 Warren Street, New York, NY 10007, right next door in Tribeca.

If you're wondering about braces — or anything about your child's bite — start with an evaluation. We'll tell you exactly what we see and what fits. Call (212) 561-5303 — open Mon–Fri 8am–7pm, Sat–Sun 9am–4pm, at 54 Warren Street, New York, NY 10007.