Often, braces are thought of as a treatment for teenagers. Some parents might assume that if their child still has baby teeth, they are not yet ready for orthodontic care. Very often, however, the opposite is true. Experts recommend that children have their first orthodontic checkup before age 7.
During your child’s appointment, their orthodontist might recommend that they undergo phase 1 orthodontics. What does that mean, and what can you expect with treatment? This blog post explains.
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