Below 6 years old – Primary dentition

The orthodontic guide for:

Children below 6 years old or those in the primary dentition

Image adapted from CDC Gov.

What to expect

Signs of severe dental or skeletal problems may be apparent in the primary dentition and these children need to be identified for management.


Problems to treat or refer
Dental anomalies

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Skeletal problems
➤ Cleft palate and lips
➤ Syndromes affecting the jaws

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Possible orthodontic treatments

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