Specialty pediatric dental care for Citrus Heights families
Eight miles south on Sunrise Boulevard from neighborhoods around Sunrise MarketPlace, Stock Ranch, and Antelope Road. A board-certified pediatric dentist with IV sedation, special needs dentistry, and emergency care for kids.
An easy drive on a familiar road
Citrus Heights is one of the larger suburban communities in the Sacramento region, anchored by the Sunrise MarketPlace shopping district and stretching across neighborhoods including Sylvan, Rusch Park, Birdcage Heights, Stock Ranch, and the Antelope Road corridor. From most Citrus Heights neighborhoods, the drive to our office is eight miles straight down Sunrise Boulevard, fifteen to twenty minutes depending on traffic.
San Juan Unified School District serves the southern part of Citrus Heights and Center Joint Unified serves portions of the Antelope Road area. Most of our Citrus Heights families come from the SJUSD-served neighborhoods because the geographic proximity to our office is closer.
Specialty pediatric dental care worth the drive
Citrus Heights has general dental options closer than ours, so the families who come to us are typically choosing on specialty rather than convenience. The two specialty draws are IV sedation for children with anxiety or complex restorative needs, and special-needs dentistry for kids on the autism spectrum or with sensory and developmental differences.
For both, the alternative to a pediatric specialist is a hospital operating room with general anesthesia, which is more expensive, harder to schedule, and a heavier experience for the child and family. In-office IV sedation with a board-certified dental anesthesiologist is the middle path: same-day care, controlled sedation, recovery at the office, and home in a few hours. Several Citrus Heights families have made the switch from a hospital case to in-office sedation and stayed with us for general care afterward.
Specialty pediatric care
Citrus Heights families and the school year
The schools that send us the most Citrus Heights patients include Sylvan Elementary, Carriage Drive Elementary, Skycrest Elementary, San Juan High, and Mira Loma High. The school year drives our scheduling, with August catch-up appointments being the heaviest period. We schedule around state testing weeks because most parents prefer to keep kids in class during those periods.
Citrus Heights has a strong special-education infrastructure and we partner with families who navigate IEP-driven dental care, behavioral therapy referrals, and the coordination between developmental pediatricians and dental providers. For families with this kind of case complexity, the eight-mile drive is the price of admission for specialty care, and we structure visits to minimize the number of trips needed.
Citrus Heights family questions
How far is the drive from Citrus Heights?
Eight miles, fifteen to twenty minutes depending on Sunrise Boulevard traffic.
Do you offer IV sedation in your office?
Yes, with a board-certified dental anesthesiologist on every IV sedation case. Many of our Citrus Heights families come specifically for this service.
My child has autism. Can you accommodate sensory sensitivities?
Yes. Sensory accommodations, desensitization visits, and behavioral approaches tailored to the child are routine. IV sedation is available for cases where conscious treatment is not appropriate.
What schools do most of your Citrus Heights patients attend?
Most attend San Juan Unified schools including Sylvan, Carriage Drive, Skycrest, San Juan High, and Mira Loma High.
Do you take Medi-Cal?
Insurance participation can change. Call (916) 638-8778 to confirm current coverage.
My infant was diagnosed with a tongue-tie. Do you do frenectomy?
Yes. We perform laser frenectomy for tongue-tie and lip-tie when indicated, typically referred from local lactation consultants.
Welcoming new Citrus Heights families
Call us at (916) 638-8778 or book online. We are right down Sunrise Boulevard.