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At what age can people have
orthodontic treatment?
The biological process involved in moving teeth is the same at
any age. Children and adults can both benefit from
orthodontics. It is recommended that every child receive an
orthodontic evaluation by age eight or nine. Most kids begin
full or comprehensive orthodontics at ages 10 to 14. This is
when the majority of permanent teeth are erupted or soon to be.
As adolescents age, the bones and facial structures begin to cal-
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complicated. It is usually best to assist the final teeth in coming
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into their ideal arrangement by space planning. Permanent
teeth may not have enough space and earlier teeth may have taken up more than
their share of room leaving the final teeth with insufficient space. Treatment may
take a little longer for adults. Because an adult's facial bones are no longer grow-
ing, certain corrections may not be accomplished with braces alone.
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An orthodontic problem is called a malocclusion, meaning "bad bite." Some
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Most malocclusions are inherited, although some can be acquired. Acquired
malocclusions can be caused by accidents, early or late loss of baby teeth, or
sucking of the thumb or fingers for a prolonged period of time, inherited problems
may be a combination of one parent's teeth, the other partner's jaw size and
even a grandparents relations of upper and lower jaws.
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