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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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