Why are so many kids less than 10 wearing braces?
In general, we do like to wait till all adult teeth are in the mouth prior to the start of treatment. There are circumstances, however, when we may be able to benefit by intercepting while adult teeth are still growing in. As medicine is becoming more preventative, so is dentistry. That is why you probably see more young children in braces than you used to. Please see our “Early Treatment” section under ORTHODONTICS for more information.