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This patient had the beginnings of crooked teeth. We now know that by
utilizing modern orthodontic techniques at as early an age as possible,
many future problems can be alleviated and in some cases even totally
eliminated. For this little girl, we used a retainer called a Schwarz
appliance. The center screw in the appliance was slowly widened over
about a year's period. This changes the shape of the actual jawbone
during an active growth period. This expansion of the jawbone allows
for more room for the teeth and will either eliminate the need for
extracting permanent teeth or may even totally eliminate the need for
braces later on. |
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