Sun Prairie, WI · ages 3 and up

The smile your child grows into starts with the questions you ask today.

Comprehensive Pediatric Care: Free Growth, Airway & Function Orthodontic Evaluation (Ages 3 and Up)

Most parents wait until age 7 to think about orthodontics — by then, some problems that could have been guided gently now need extractions, headgear, or years of comprehensive braces later. A free evaluation with Dr. Mark Kurchak tells you, in plain language, whether your child is one of the kids who benefits from starting early.

Schedule a Free Evaluation

Includes Growth, Airway & Function Assessment for Kids 3+

(608) 473-3980

Board-certified orthodontist No referral needed Most insurance accepted

No cost, no obligation

Get your child's free evaluation

Takes about a minute. We'll call or email to find a time that works for your family.

Worth a second look

Six things parents usually notice first — but don't connect to orthodontics

None of these mean something is definitely wrong. But any one of them is a good reason to get a professional opinion instead of wondering.

Sleeping with their mouth open

Resting or sleeping with the lips apart instead of closed can point to a narrow airway or jaw.

Restless sleep, snoring, or grinding

Tossing and turning, snoring, or grinding at night can trace back to a jaw that hasn't grown enough room yet.

Crowded baby teeth

Little to no gaps between baby teeth is one of the earliest, most visible signs of a narrow jaw.

Thumb-sucking past age 3

A persistent thumb, finger, or tongue-thrust habit can quietly reshape the palate over time.

Trouble with certain sounds

A lisp or difficulty with specific consonants sometimes has a structural, not just a speech, cause.

Top teeth biting inside the bottom

A crossbite or a visibly narrow upper jaw is easier to guide now than to correct later.

The golden window

Ages 3 to 9 are when a growing jaw is easiest to work with

Many general dental offices don't start looking until age 6 or 7, once most adult teeth are already in. We look earlier, while there's still room to guide growth instead of just reacting to it.

Waiting until age 7+

✕Permanent teeth are sometimes extracted to make room for crowding.
✕Treatment often means longer stretches in full, comprehensive braces.
✕Breathing and sleep issues tend to go unnoticed until later.

Starting between ages 3–9

✓Room is created naturally, while jaw bone is still soft and responsive.
✓Later treatment can sometimes be shorter or simpler as a result.
✓Airway and breathing patterns are part of the evaluation from day one.

Every child is different, and early treatment isn't right for every case. It cannot guarantee that braces will be avoided later — but it does mean nothing gets missed, and every option stays on the table.

How we treat

Gentle tools, used only when your child actually needs them

We don't lead with technology — we lead with an exam. These are simply the tools Dr. Kurchak reaches for when they'll add real information to your child's plan.

A comfortable digital scan

A quick, no-goop iTero® scan builds a precise 3D model of your child's teeth and bite — no messy impressions required.

A painless airway check

When breathing or sleep is a concern, a brief sound-based airway measurement adds useful, needle-free information to the exam.

A quick muscle activity check

Small wireless sensors rest lightly near the cheeks and temples during a short, guided clench, showing how your child's chewing muscles work together with their bite — painless, radiation-free, and built for kids.

Soft, removable appliances

For many younger kids, we start with a comfortable, removable appliance worn mostly at night — not fixed brackets and wires.

Curious what any of this would actually look like for your child? Give us a call — we're happy to walk through it before your visit.

No surprises

Care built around your family's budget, not around ours

Cost is usually the first worry parents bring up. We'd rather answer it up front than let it be the reason you put off an evaluation.

Evaluation is free

No charge for the first visit or exam, ever.

$0 down, 0% interest

Monthly plans sized to fit a family budget.

We check your insurance

We'll find out what's covered before you commit to anything.

HSA & FSA accepted

Use pre-tax dollars you've already set aside.

Meet your child's orthodontist

Dr. Mark Kurchak, DDS MS

Dr. Kurchak is a board-certified orthodontist — a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontists — who focuses specifically on early, interceptive care for growing kids. Rather than treating crooked teeth as a cosmetic problem to fix later, he looks at the whole picture: jaw growth, bite, oral habits, and airway health.

When something falls outside orthodontics — a breathing or sleep concern, for example — he'll say so directly and help coordinate with your pediatrician, ENT, or sleep specialist rather than guess.

Meet Dr. Kurchak at your child's free evaluation

Questions parents ask

Before you book

Why start at age 3 instead of waiting until 7? +

By age 3, a lot of your child's growth pattern is already taking shape. Seeing kids early lets us use gentle, non-invasive guidance while the jaw is still developing, instead of reacting later with extractions or longer treatment.

What actually happens at the free evaluation? +

Dr. Kurchak examines your child's teeth, bite, jaw growth, and habits, answers your questions in plain language, and tells you honestly whether treatment is or isn't needed right now — no pressure either way.

What if my child doesn't need treatment yet? +

Then we'll tell you that, and simply recommend a check-back visit down the road. A lot of evaluations end with "let's keep watching" rather than a treatment plan — that's a normal, good outcome.

Do we need a referral, and do you take insurance? +

No referral is needed — you can book directly. We accept most major insurance plans and will check your coverage before any treatment begins, so there are no surprises.

Where is the office located? +

1266 W Main St, Suite 2, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 — alongside Primal Air Clinic.