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What is the right age for tooth braces?
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Depends on problem: 1st orthodontic examination age 7. Some children would benefit from interceptive treatment. Girls usually ready for braces @ 11, boys @ 12, but every child is different. Best to be seen before all baby teeth are lost to best manage tooth-jaw relationships. 1/3 of all ortho patients today are adults. See an orthodontic specialist for initial exam (usually free) now for treatment timing eval.
Answered 7/14/2019
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From 7 and up: Health, happiness and self-esteem are vitally important to everyone. No patient is "too old" for an orthodontic treatment. braces can still be effective in older teenagers and adults. New techniques and advanced orthodontic methods can make a braces effective in older teenagers and adults.
Answered 7/14/2019
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