The goal of early treatment is to treat a developing problem before it becomes a long term issue. While sometimes it is recommended that some orthodontic problems be treated after all permanent teeth have come in, early treatment in children while they still have some baby teeth may be recommended for: Underbites – when the
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When your upper front teeth excessively overlap the bottom front teeth when the back teeth are closed is considered a deep bite, overbite or closed bite. Why does an overbite need to be fixed? Painful sores can develop if a patient is biting into the roof of their mouth. This can make eating uncomfortable. Lower
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Thousands of online videos offer purported “advice” and “instructions” on do-it-yourself (DIY) orthodontic care. The proliferation of misinformation led the American Association of Orthodontists to issue this consumer alert: Beware of Internet videos and websites which encourage people to try and straighten their own teeth. Moving teeth is a medical procedure and needs personal supervision
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