When you look at your child, you marvel at how much they’ve grown and yet how small they still seem to you. They’ve lost some baby teeth, but they have plenty more to go. During one of their dental checkups, your pediatric dentist strongly recommends meeting with an orthodontist to start what’s called Phase 1 orthodontics—basically braces with baby teeth. It’s natural to wonder whether it’s too soon. Before you begin this treatment, you should know more about it, why and how it works, and the benefits of starting early for some kids.
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