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Orthodontics |
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The American Association of Orthodontics recommends that children be seen by
an orthodontist by age seven. The first permanent molars and incisors have usually
come in by that time and crossbites, crowding and other problems can be evaluated.
When early treatment is indicated, Dr. Lyles 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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