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Many adults have crooked teeth and would like orthodontic treatment. Some may already have had braces previously, and have seen their teeth crowd up again. The majority of adult patients do not want to wear braces.

In every dental practice, the most common question asked by parents is, “When do I start treatment for my child?”

Whether you are primarily treating adults or children, parents will always ask about when to bring in their offspring for your inspection. On average, most dentists prefer to see children earlier rather than later, since dental caries is best treated early. Also, fissure sealants, fluoride treatment and other preventative measures are most effective when timed with early eruption of the permanent dentition. When a child has a thumb sucking habit, the doctor immediately advises treatment to eradicate the problem and prevent incorrect facial development. Early treatment is the consistent approach.

The less we know about a topic, the more clamorous are the polemics and the sharper the schism is between them. The orthodontic tradition is no different and has seen a familiar quarrel rumbling for more than a century.