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 Love Your Smile: The Truth about Starting Early Orthodontic Care   Health Every February marks National Children's Dental Health Month! This month is sponsored by the American Dental Association (ADA) in an effort to raise awareness regarding the oral health of our youth. Learning proper habits for brushing and flossing is ideal at a young age because it is as children that we learn the majority of the habits that we carry with us throughout our lives. The month is also especially important to Dr. Wiley, whose passion is treating young children, though she happily treats patients of all ages. Having teeth and jaws that are properly aligned is just as important as keeping them clean. Straight, brushed and flossed teeth are the healthiest teeth! The American Association of Orthodontics (AAO) recommends that all children be screened by an orthodontist at age 7, even if no problems are visible. Some parents and even some dentists may disagree with starting orthodontic treatment a...