Orthodontic problems can occur at any stage of life from age 5 – 7 years onwards. Children and adults are frequently affected by orthodontic conditions requiring treatment.
A referral is welcome, although not essential, to see an orthodontist.
Indications you or your child may require orthodontic treatment include:
• Teeth are visibly crooked or crowded
• Difficulty brushing and flossing
• Frequently biting your cheek or tongue
• Speech problems
• Jaw pain or clicking
• Mouth breathing
• Early, late, or irregular loss of baby teeth
• Delayed adult teeth
• Eating difficulties
• Overbite or underbite
• Missing or extra teeth
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