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A member asked:
When can a kid start getting braces put on their teeth? my daughter is 8 and she has straight teeth except for two teeth. can she get braces on?
6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Wait: Normally braces are placed when all second molars are erupted around the age of 12-13.
Answered 9/9/2013
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Important to...: See a dentist or orthodontist for an evaluation. They may want to use expanders, if warranted, which could make final orthodontics less involved.
Answered 9/7/2013
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Get evaluated!: It is recommended by the american association of orthodontics that a child's first orthodontic visit should be by age 7. While your child may not be ready for traditional braces, the evaluation will allow the orthodontist to determine your child's diagnosis. Sometimes, there are even easy procedures that can be done at an early age to aid in the final treatment and even shorten the time in braces.
Answered 12/10/2013
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See a proj: Everyone's different. See an orthodontist for advice.
Answered 12/22/2013
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