Your first orthodontic visit is an exam, not a procedure. Expect digital records, a look at how your teeth and bite fit together, a plain-English explanation of your options, and the cost in writing. Most visits take under an hour. If you have never seen an orthodontist before, the unknown is usually the uncomfortable part. […]
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A few common signs suggest your child may benefit from braces: visibly crowded or gapped teeth, baby teeth that fall out unusually early or late, ongoing mouth breathing or thumb-sucking past the toddler years, and a bite that looks noticeably overlapped, underbitten, or crossed. None of these signs mean treatment is automatically needed, but they’re
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Most orthodontists, including the American Association of Orthodontists, recommend that children have their first orthodontic evaluation by age 7. At this age, enough permanent teeth have usually come in for an orthodontist to spot early signs of crowding, bite problems, or jaw growth issues, while there’s still plenty of time to guide treatment if it’s
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