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All of our patients are referred to a
graduate of a formal orthodontic program. The extra
two years of intense training in this area is important
in providing acceptable, successful, and safe treatment
of orthodontic patients. The American Association of
Orthodontists recommends that children have an evaluation
by 7 years of age and we do this initial evaluation
and refer the patient when it is time for a more thorough
evaluation by the orthodontist. For patients–both
adults and children–who have crowded or crooked
teeth, spaces between their teeth, or misaligned teeth
and jaws, orthodontic treatment can help reduce the
risk of tooth decay, gum disease, and trauma.
Some teeth can be made to look straight
with the use of crowns and porcelain veneers. This does
not provide all of the benefits of orthodontic treatment
of the teeth but will quickly provide the patient with
an esthetic smile through the restorative correction
of crooked, spaced, or misaligned teeth.
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