The
American
Association
of
Orthodontics
recommends
that
children
get
an
orthodontic
evaluation
no
later
than
age
7
With
all
of
the
recent
advancements
in
orthodontics,
wearing
braces
has
never
been
easier.
If
treatment
is
necessary,
we
will
thoroughly
discuss
which
treatment
option
is
best
suited
for
you!
Procedure
Orthodontic
treatment
involves
three
phases:
1.
Planning
Phase
-
Your
first
couple
of
visits
may
include
the
following:
. A
medical
and
dental
history
evaluation.
. Castings
or
"molds"
of
your
teeth.
. Computer
generated
photograph
of
the
head
and
neck
that
will
aid
in
planning.
. Photographs
of
your
face
and
mouth.
. X--rays
of
the
teeth
and
jaws.
After
careful
planning,
weŽll
design
and
apply
braces
or
fabricate
custom--made
appliances
for
you.
2.
Active
Phase
-
Active
treatment
involves
visiting
your
orthodontist
on
a
regular
basis
for
adjustments
and
following
specific
treatment
requirements
to
ensure
successful
treatment.
3.
Retention
Phase
-
When
treatment
is
completed,
the
braces
and/or
appliances
are
removed
and
a
new
appliance
is
made.
Usually
these
retainers
are
removable
and
will
maintain
the
changes
made
to
your
teeth
if
worn
continuously
until
the
teeth
and
bone
are
stabilized
in
their
new
positions. |
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