Services - Orthodontics: Orthodontics for Children

Orthodontic treatment for children is used to correct a “bad bite” -- otherwise, known as a malocclusion. Parents may notice that their children's teeth look a little crooked, crowded or badly spaced, or where the upper and lower jaws may not sit against each other properly causing a totally uneven bite.

Unfortunately, parents hesitantly put-off scheduling an appointment with their dentist/orthodontists because they often believe that the issue may just "magically" correct itself over time -- definitely NOT true.

Sacramento Dental Group is experienced in identifying early need for orthodontics and work with orthodontists to resolve all their orthodontic needs.  We're usually able to determine by the age of 7 (recommended by the America Association of Orthodontics) whether treatment and early intervention will be necessary. It is during this critical age when the first sign of most orthodontic issues occur and manifest themselves. Your child will typically have their first molars and incisors by this time, and it will be possible to identify and evaluate problems like:

   1)  Overjet - Upper front teeth extend beyond lower front teeth where
         these teeth can easily can get chipped or knocked-out and lips may
         not fully close over the teeth.  This can make the mouth look
         top-heavy, especially from a side-profile view of your child.

   2)  Overbite - Upper front teeth bite too far down often causing chewing
         problems.  Lower front teeth could possibly even bite into sensitive
         tissue.

   3)  Underbite - Lower front teeth extend beyond the upper front teeth often
         causing chewing problems.  Speech is likely impaired and the jaw
         can protrude out.  In particular, the chin protrudes out and distinctively
         an unbalanced side-profile view of your child.

When treatment is started early, our specialists at the Sacramento Dental Group can help guide the positive growth of the jaw and incoming permanent teeth. 

Sacramento Dental Group is certified to service/install Invisalign (clear tooth aligners, otherwise known as "invisible braces") for teens and adults.

We believe in delivering the highest quality care in orthodontics with the most advanced techniques and materials based on the latest scientific findings and clinical research.

We believe in fully educating and informing our parents and children about the nature of their orthodontic problems and the treatment options available to them, and are committed to treating every patient, especially in the treatment of children with dignity and respect and delivering beautiful healthy smiles.
 

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