Interceptive orthodontic treatment can significantly reduce the length of the comprehensive orthodontic required later. Comprehensive orthodontic treatment. Comprehensive orthodontic treatment is focused in the correction of an existing orthodontic problem by restoring the correct occlusion (âbiteâ) of the teeth by using fixed appliances (braces) to gradually move the teeth. Treatment of malocclusion can begin at any age, regardless of the type of dentition the patient has. It may start either with a primary dentition (5-6 years), a mixed dentition (7-12 years) or a permanent one.
The term Millennials generally refers to the generation of people born between the early 1980s and the early 2000s. Perhaps the most commonly used birth range for this group is 1982-2000.
They are poised to surpass baby boomers (ages 51-69), who previously held the top title for largest generation in the U.S. This year, the number of millennials is expected to be at 75.3 million, while baby boomers are at 74.9 million. Millennials are growing because more immigrants in the age group are entering the country, according to the Pew Research Center.