According to data from the American Orthodontic Association an estimated 80% of children have some type of malocclusion or dental alignment issues. While many of those patients already have most of their permanent teeth, a large portion are younger; they may have a mix of permanent and primary teeth. They are undergoing what is commonly known as phase 1 orthodontics. What is phase 1 orthodontics, and how can you tell if your child needs it? This blog post explains.
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