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Your First Orthodontic Visit

From child to teen

Teenage Orthodontics

The early teenage years are a great time to tame those squirrely pearlies. By 12 years old, the adult teeth are all present. This is a great time to straighten young and healthy, albeit crooked teeth because crooked teeth wear down faster with time than straight teeth.

The early teenage years are also the best time to take advantage of immense growth—which is critical in restoring balance to jaw joints and in improving the facial profile due to mismatching jaws.