Indianapolis and Carmel, IN (Indiana) Orthodontist David L. Judy, DDS, MS

Indianapolis and Carmel, IN (Indiana) Orthodontist David L. Judy, DDS, MS

It's best for the orthodontist to see children by age 7 to advise if future orthodontic treatment is likely and if some limited interceptive treatment would be helpful. The first permanent molars and incisors have usually come in by that time and crossbites, crowding, and other problems can be evaluated. When treatment is begun early, the orthodontist can guide the growth of the jaw and guide incoming permanent teeth. Early treatment can also regulate the width of the upper and lower dental arches, gain space for permanent teeth, help avoid the need for permanent tooth extractions, reduce likelihood of impacted permanent teeth, correct thumb-sucking, and eliminate abnormal swallowing or speech problems. In other words, early treatment can simplify later treatment and improve the final result.

Orthodontist David L. Judy

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Northwest Location: Carmel Centre West, 3965 West 106th Street, Suite 150, Carmel, IN 46032 | Phone: (317) 471-0100
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