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A member asked:
Can you get braces if you still have some baby teeth?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Yes: It is recommended to have all baby teeth out however in some cases where a phase 1 treatment can be started, some baby teeth can still be there.
Answered 9/11/2013
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Yes, you can: Orthodontic care is often started in the transitional dentition to prevent certain malocclusions from occuring. This is decided on a case by case basis, so there is no one answer that can be given.
Answered 6/19/2015
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When to start Ortho: When to start orthodontic care is decided on a case by case basis. Certain situations warrant early intervention to prevent more serious malocclusions & may be initiated years prior to losing all one's primary (baby) teeth. Other situations warrant treatment once all baby teeth are out. It's very common to start during the transition phase. It's never too early to get an orthodontic consult.
Answered 12/10/2013
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