Starting Early: When to See an Orthodontist
The general rule is to see an orthodontist whenever there is a question about the alignment of the teeth or the bite. Sometimes, crowding or rotated teeth are obvious signs that a visit to an orthodontist is needed. Other times, this may not be as obvious. It is the latter situation that leads most pediatric dentists to recommend an evaluation by the age of seven.
By this time, the permanent first molars and some permanent front teeth are already present in the mouth. If this does not happen, there may be a problem in development of the teeth. Since the growth of teet...
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