Experienced Orthodontist for Fair Oaks & Citrus Heights Orthodontics, Early Treatment & Children’s Braces

See Why Local Dentists Recommend DeLurgio Orthodontics for Children

As an orthodontic specialist offering Fair Oaks and Citrus Heights orthodontics for children, Dr. DeLurgio realizes the countless benefits that can come when a child visits the orthodontist in the earlier stages of life. This is why our team at DeLurgio Orthodontics follows the recommendation of The American Association of Orthodontists, which urges all parents to bring their children to be evaluated by a trained orthodontic specialist at the age of 7.

Early evaluation is not the same thing as early treatment!

When your child sees Dr. DeLurgio, she will simply take that opportunity to examine your child’s bite and jaw alignment. This allows Dr. DeLurgio to see if there is any preventative treatment that could reduce the severity or expense of treatment after all the adult teeth have erupted. Most parents who bring their child to our Citrus Heights orthodontic office for an early evaluation leave the office again happy to know that orthodontic treatment can wait – or won’t be needed at all.

How Can You Tell If Your Child Needs Early Orthodontic Treatment?

Ultimately, only a trained orthodontic specialist can tell for sure if your child would benefit from early treatment, since many potential problems may not be visibly apparent until prevention is too late. However, if you observe any of the following signs in your child, then we strongly recommend that you bring your child to see Dr. DeLurgio for an evaluation.

Signs That Your Child May Need Early Treatment

• Difficult chewing and/or biting
• Mouth breathing
• Speech impediments
• Protruding teeth
• Unevenly spaced teeth
• Crowded teeth
• Thumb-sucking or finger-sucking past age 3

How Can Your Child Benefit From Early Treatment?

In the cases where Dr. DeLurgio does recommend preventative orthodontics, this early treatment can bring about numerous benefits for a child, including…

• Eliminating the need for adult tooth extractions
• Reducing or eliminating the need for braces later
• Reducing or eliminating the need for jaw surgery
• Improving overall facial development

Even when early orthodontic prevention is not necessary or recommended, early evaluation still allows Dr. DeLurgio to monitor your child’s growth patterns and focus on the ideal time to employ braces or orthodontics after all their teeth have erupted.

Request Your Child’s FREE DeLurgio Smile Assessment for Citrus Heights Orthodontics & Children’s Braces

To learn more about all the innovative ways you can achieve a spectacular smile, contact us to schedule your DeLurgio Smile Assessment. This no-obligation assessment includes a complete orthodontic exam with Dr. DeLurgio. During your consultation, Dr. DeLurgio will be happy to discuss children’s braces and any other treatment options that may interest you.

Come and see why patients love Dr. DeLurgio, voted one of Sacramento’s “Top Orthodontists” by Sacramento Magazine! You will see for yourself that our award-winning orthodontist provides 5-star-rated orthodontic care with self-ligating and clear braces in Fair Oaks, CA, including Folsom, Orangevale, Carmichael, Rancho Cordova, Gold River, Citrus Heights, Roseville and Granite Bay, CA! Call 916.966.5517 or click here to schedule your appointment today!

Dr. DeLurgio Is a 5-Star-Rated Orthodontist for Fair Oaks & Citrus Heights Orthodontics, Early Orthodontic Treatment & Children’s Braces – Serving Fair Oaks, Folsom, Orangevale, Carmichael, Rancho Cordova, Gold River, Citrus Heights, Roseville, Granite Bay & Sacramento, CA