Your child’s oral health and development rely on more than just healthy teeth. It also depends on the positioning of their teeth. Alignment issues not only increase their risk of tooth decay, gum disease, and dental emergencies but also issues with their ability to chew and speak. While you may think they do not need to see their orthodontist in Northampton for the first time until after they have lost all their baby teeth, this is not true. In fact, early intervention helps protect their adult teeth to lessen the need for invasive treatments as they grow.
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