Omamas: Does your child need braces? Tips for choosing an orthodontist

While parents may not remember getting braces or seeing classmates with braces until middle school, children are now seeing orthodontists as early as age 7. By then, a child's dental growth patterns are becoming clear, said Dr. Justin Marostica , a general dentist with Portland-area TenderCare Dental .

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