Orthodontist in Lexington, SC for Kids, Teens, and Adults
Reviewed by Dr. Christine Esposito, Board-Certified Orthodontist at Sunset Children’s Dentistry · Updated October 12, 2026
Choosing an orthodontist Lexington SC families can count on should not feel like a gamble. At Sunset Children’s Dentistry, Dr. Christine Esposito is a board-certified orthodontist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, and she treats patients at every stage — from a seven-year-old’s first evaluation to an adult finally straightening the teeth they have thought about for years.
What makes us different is simple: your child’s dentist and your child’s orthodontist are in the same building. No second office across town, no repeating the history, no two sets of records that never quite match. Cleanings, x-rays, and braces adjustments happen under one roof, on one schedule, with one team that already knows your family.
That is what family orthodontics in Lexington, SC should look like. If you are comparing a Lexington SC orthodontist for your kids, your teen or yourself, every new patient starts with a free orthodontic consultation. Explore traditional metal braces, clear aligners (Invisalign), Phase 1 early treatment and jaw surgery in Lexington, SC.
What orthodontic care does Sunset Children’s Dentistry offer?
Sunset Children’s Dentistry in Lexington offers orthodontic care for children, teens and adults, led by board-certified orthodontist Dr. Christine Esposito. Treatments include early Phase 1 care, expanders, metal braces, Invisalign and retainers, all in the same office as your child’s dentist.
Orthodontics is a long relationship, not a single appointment. Most treatment plans run one to three years, which means you will be in our chairs often. We build that experience around clear answers, honest timelines, and a team that treats a nervous ten-year-old differently than a self-conscious fifteen-year-old — because they are not the same patient. It is why parents looking for a children’s orthodontist in Lexington, SC and teens who want a teen orthodontist in Lexington, SC who actually listens end up in the same chair.
We also believe you should never be surprised by a bill or a bracket. Before anything is bonded, you will know what the plan is, roughly how long it will take, what it costs, and what happens if your child loses a retainer in a school cafeteria. If you want a neutral second opinion while you compare practices, the American Association of Orthodontists publishes patient guidance that is not tied to any one office.
- Board-certified specialist care from Dr. Esposito, not a general dentist doing occasional ortho
- One location for pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, so records and timing stay aligned
- Plain-language treatment plans with costs discussed before treatment starts
- Appointment times that respect school and work schedules
- A team that has cared for many of these kids since their first tooth
- Honest recommendations, including “your child does not need treatment yet”
Explore Orthodontic Care at Sunset Children’s Dentistry
Orthodontic care at Sunset Children’s Dentistry covers every stage, from early Phase 1 treatment and expanders to braces, Invisalign and retainers.
This page covers our philosophy and how we work. The pages below go deeper on each treatment — what it is, who it helps, what it costs, and how long it takes. Start wherever your questions are.
STEP 1
Book Your Free Consultation
Call, text, or book online. Your first visit is a free orthodontic consultation in Lexington, SC — we look, we take records if needed, and we tell you honestly whether treatment is needed now, later, or at all.
STEP 2
Records and Treatment Planning
If treatment makes sense, we take digital scans and x-rays, then map out the plan. You will see the timeline, the appliance options, and the cost in writing before you commit to anything.
STEP 3
Starting Treatment
Braces are bonded or your first aligners are delivered. The appointment usually runs an hour or two. We send you home with care instructions, a supply kit, and a direct number for anything that comes loose.
STEP 4
Adjustments and Retention
You will see us every six to ten weeks for adjustments. When the braces come off, we fit retainers the same day and walk you through the wear schedule that keeps the result permanent.
Dr. Christine Esposito
Board-certified Orthodontist in Lexington, SC
Orthodontics FAQs
Answers to the questions parents ask Sunset Children’s Dentistry most often about braces, clear aligners and early orthodontic care in Lexington.
Areas We Serve Near Lexington, SC
Families come to our Lexington orthodontic office from across Lexington County and the Midlands. If you live in any of these communities, your free consultation is a short drive away:
- Lexington, SC (our office at 5080 Sunset Blvd)
- West Columbia & Columbia
- Red Bank
- Oak Grove
- Gilbert
- Irmo
Parents searching for a Lexington, SC orthodontist often want one office that can handle everything: early treatment and palate expanders for younger kids, braces for kids and clear aligners for teens, and retainers to keep results in place. Because we are also a pediatric dental office, your child can keep their checkups and orthodontic visits under one roof.