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This software is available as a free download. Crowding is the
lack of space for all the teeth to fit normally within the jaws.
The teeth may be twisted or displaced. Crowding occurs when
there is disharmony in the tooth to jaw size relationship or
when the teeth are larger than the available space. Crowding can
be caused by improper eruption of teeth and early or late loss
of primary teeth. To discuss crowding and the spacing of teeth
in the area, please feel free to contact us to schedule an
appointment. Extra space can be created by expansion of the
arches or extraction of teeth. Once space is created, braces
will eliminate crowding and align the teeth