Early Orthodontics

Orthodontic treatment can start even in childhood. Dr. David Zaghi uses early orthodontics in Bakersfield, California, to help guide your child’s teeth into the correct position as they grow, eliminating the need for extensive correctional treatment later in life. See if your child would benefit from this service by calling Toothworks of Bakersfield at 661-323-9421 and scheduling an appointment with our orthodontist.

To make sure your child’s teeth and jaw are developing properly, the American Association of Orthodontists® recommends you bring your child for an orthodontic screening by age 7. Our orthodontist and team are happy to perform this screening to evaluate their need for early orthodontic treatment. This allows you to be aware of any potential problems with their teeth early on to save you time and money later.

Since your child’s teeth have not fully erupted as of yet, we are able to guide the growth and address any concerns at the earliest stage. Other benefits of your child receiving early orthodontic treatment include:

• Fixing the position of an open bite, crossbite or deep bite
• Creating more room for tooth eruption
• Boosting your child’s smile and self-confidence
• Helping correct the habit of thumb or finger sucking
• Making the face appear more symmetrical
• Lowering the risk of overcrowding and tooth extraction
• Reducing the amount of overall treatment time

With an appointment at our office, we will be able to determine if early orthodontic is needed and what treatments would best benefit your child’s smile. For more information about early orthodontic treatment, please give us a call. We would be happy to assist you.