By the time your child is seven years old, we recommend you start thinking about straightening their teeth. Dr. Bret Jerger is highly skilled in aligning your child's teeth with years of experience and knowledge.
Children's Braces in Decatur, IL
It's best to bring your child in for an examination with our children's dentist so we can determine the severity of the misalignment or overcrowding.
Generally, we start children's orthodontic treatment in Decatur, IL, once a child has lost most of their baby teeth and has had most of their permanent teeth grow in. This typically happens between the ages of eight and fourteen.
Starting treatment at this time allows us to practice interceptive actions, guiding incoming or developing teeth. This proactive approach can lead to a more comfortable second phase of treatment and reduce overall treatment times, providing reassurance to parents.
The interceptive approach allows us to treat your child at a younger age, while they still have most of their baby teeth. Once their adult teeth have emerged, then we can start the second phase of the treatment with braces. Intercepting can make the second phase more comfortable and cut down on treatment times.
Schedule A Consultation with Our Orthodontist
Dr. Jerger, with his expertise, will be able to determine the best course of action for your child after examining and evaluating their current oral state. This consultation is an important step in keeping parents informed and involved in their child's treatment plan.
The best way to determine a treatment plan is through an examination. Contact Jerger Pediatric Dentistry today to schedule an appointment with your Decatur, IL, dentist.