Frequently Asked Questions about Braces
For most patients, having braces is a brand-new experience that often raises a lot of questions. We've prepared answers to many of the questions that we hear most frequently.
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Common Problems That Require Braces
Common problems that can be corrected with braces include crossbites, crowding, mismatched midlines, openbite, overbite, protrusion, spacing and underbite.
What is the right age to begin braces?
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends that your child get an orthodontic check up no later than age 7 in order to diagnose problems with jaw growth, harmful oral habits, and future crowding of erupting permanent teeth.
Who Needs Braces?
Not everyone is born with a beautiful, healthy smile. Most orthodontic problems such as crowding, spacing, protrusion, extra or missing teeth, and some jaw growth problems are inherited and cannot be prevented.