Orthodontic Treatment Does Not Prevent Tooth Decay

"The study found that people who had orthodontic treatment did not have better dental health later in life," said Esma J. Dogramaci, MSc, BDS, PhD, senior lecturer in orthodontics at the school. "Patients often complain about their crooked teeth and want braces to make their teeth straight so they can avoid problems like decay in the future." The study followed people from the age of 13 until they were 30, recording their dental health behavior and the number of decayed, missing, or filled...

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