Non-Extraction Orthodontics: Why Crowding Is a Symptom, Not the Problem

When a child or teen comes in with crowded teeth, the most common recommendation at many orthodontic offices is straightforward: pull a few teeth to make room, then straighten what remains. It’s a familiar approach, and for decades it was considered standard care. At Santucci Orthodontics, we see it differently. Crowding is rarely the problem. […]