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Can orthodontic correction start while a child still has some baby teeth?

April 26, 2017baby child orthodontic teeth

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Can orthodontic correction start while a child still has some baby teeth?

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Yes, last baby teeth may not be shed until after the beginning of the pubertal growth spurt, which is the ideal time to treat some problems. The presence of only a few baby teeth is not a reason to delay this treatment.