If your child’s orthodontist is recommending braces for their baby teeth, you might be a tad bit confused. After all, aren’t the baby teeth going to fall out anyway? Why waste time (and money) straightening them out?
This type of early orthodontic treatment is sometimes called “interceptive orthodontics.” As the name implies, it can “intercept” issues related to crooked pearly whites, reducing the need for a more complex treatment later in your child’s life. For more details about why baby teeth sometimes need braces, you’ll have to keep reading!
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