Most of the time, crooked teeth and braces are associated with the teenage years. However, did you know that your child doesn’t need to have all their permanent teeth to get (or need) orthodontic care? In fact, early intervention with pediatric braces can make all the difference in preventing serious complications and expensive treatments in the future. Your child may even be able to achieve a straighter smile sooner than they would with traditional braces later in life! Here’s everything you need to know about a pediatric treatment called Phase 1 orthodontics and how to tell if your child could benefit from it.
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