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Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Chances are that if you've had braces, an
orthodontist took care of your teeth during that time.
Essentially, an orthodontist's job is to correct a bad bite,
known as a malocclusion. The American Association of
Orthodontists (AAO) describes its field of dentistry as
specializing in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of
dental and facial irregularities. While children are the main
recipients of orthodontic care, about 15 to 20 percent of
orthodontic patients are adults. Healthy teeth can be moved at
almost any age, though it is easier to detect and prevent
potential problems early on. The AAO recommends that all
children have an orthodontic screening no later than age 7.
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