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Yekta Rafaty DDS
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888 Oak Grove Avenue Suite 2
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Menlo Park CA
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94025
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(650) 325-0465
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Orthodontic braces - When to start
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"Dr. Rafaty,
how early should children get braces?" |
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At Advanced Dentistry we use the simple guideline that children should be examined at the time their permanent teeth
are beginning to come in. However, every child is different, and the best
starting time for orthodontic treatment depends on the type of problem and
how severe it is. So the answer really is: "It depends..."
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If your child requires treatment, early intervention can make a real
difference. We see the best results with treatments that would be
impossible once your child's face and jaw have
completely developed.
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Also, when started early, completion of treatment at a later age is
much easier.
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During an initial examination, your dentist will evaluate your
child's facial growth, spacing between teeth, crowding, extra or missing
teeth. And they will look for habits like tongue-thrusting and
thumb-sucking that may hinder normal growth and development. These
problems can change tooth alignment as well as alter facial appearance.
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If your child doesn't require any early treatment, most dentists will
schedule periodic follow-up exams while the permanent teeth are coming
in and the face and jaws continue to grow.
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Orthodontic treatment can bring your child's teeth,
lips and face into harmony. And we all know that a pleasing
appearance and beautiful smile give children -- and adults -- a big
advantage in life.
For more information about how we at Advanced Dentistry can help you with dental braces, call us at (650) 325-0465, we will be happy to talk with you. |
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Braces
In Menlo Park California and the surrounding
Redwood City - Palo Alto - Atherton - Woodside CA areas.
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