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Braces
For Children in Surrey, BC |
Orthodontics for Children
It's best for the orthodontist to see children by age seven to
advise if orthodontic treatment is required and it is the best time
for that patient to be treated. The first permanent molars and
incisors have usually come in by that time and crossbites, crowding,
and other problems can be evaluated. When treatment is begun early,
the orthodontist can guide the growth of the jaw and guide incoming
permanent teeth. Early treatment can also regulate the width of the
upper and lower dental arches, gain space for permanent teeth, avoid
the need for permanent tooth extractions, reduce likelihood of
impacted permanent teeth, correct thumb-sucking, and eliminate
abnormal swallowing or speech problems. In other words, early
treatment can simplify later treatment.
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