Early Non-Extraction Orthodontic – Orthopedic Therapy  

Mario E. Paz, D.D.S., M.S., Inc

Marina Del Rey & Beverly Hills, CA

Article written for Western Dental Society News Letter 

When should patients see an orthodontist???

Considerable debate exists within the orthodontic profession between early orthodontic treatment (ages 7 to 9) and conventional pre-adolescent orthodontic intervention (11+ years of age).  Some of the arguments in favor of early treatment are as follows:

Early treatment takes advantage of two main factors: the patient’s growth potential and the patient’s willingness to cooperate.  Early treatment offers several potential benefits:

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