The orthodontic guide for:
Children aged 12 to 13 years or those in the early permanent dentition
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Image adapted from CDC Gov.
What to expect
These children are in the late pre-pubertal and pubertal onset ages making ideal orthopaedic options available. All orthodontic problems need to be identified.