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Commentary for colleagues on what works, what does not, and why.
You may have seen headlines asking whether clear aligners and retainers release microplastics. Here's the calm, science-based version: yes, lab studies show tiny particles can shed — but no study has shown this harms patients, and Invisalign has actually tested lowest of all aligner brands compared.
Why age 7? By then, most kids have a mix of baby teeth and their first adult teeth — the ideal window to catch developing bite and jaw issues while there’s still time to guide them. Screening doesn’t mean braces; for most children, it simply means a plan to watch and wait. But for underbites, crossbites, severe crowding, and a few other specific issues, timing really does matter.
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