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It's best for the orthodontist to see children by age 7 to advise if orthodontic treatment is required and 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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