Ask GoodHealth.com Does growth affect orthodontic treatment?
by Adriana Da Silveira, DDS, MS, PhD

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Orthodontic treatment and a child's growth can complement each other. While the upper and lower jaws are growing, orthodontic appliances can be beneficial in reducing these discrepancies. A severe jaw growth discrepancy may require orthodontics and corrective surgery after jaw growth has been completed.


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Does growth affect orthodontic treatment?

     

By Adriana Da Silveira, DDS, MS, PhD

Orthodontist

Dell Children's Craniofacial and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Center



Dr. Da Silveira is a credentialed orthodontist with the Seton Family of Hospitals.
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