Treatment for Younger Kids
We encourage parents to schedule their child’s initial exam at age 7. In some cases (about 10%), Dr. Caporusso will recommend early, interceptive treatment. With early treatment, we can take the least invasive approach to address skeletal deficiencies or issues your child may have. Addressing these things early helps us avoid more invasive approaches in the future. However, the vast majority of children don't need early treatment. That's why we've created our Growth & Guidance program. If your child is in this program, that means they aren’t yet ready for treatment but we’re monitoring their needs as they grow. These very important growth and development appointments will be scheduled every 6 to 12 months and won’t cost you a thing.