Published September 2026
- Limited treatment tackles one problem, not the whole bite
- Brackets go on just the teeth that need to move
- A short wire, stopping well short of the back teeth, gently pulls them into line
- Because only a few teeth move, this can take months rather than years
- The rest of the smile stays exactly as it was
Who usually does it
orthodontist. Done by an orthodontist or general dentist.
One question worth asking
What will this treatment change, and what will it leave as it is?
Limited braces, mixed teeth
D8020. A small correction while a child has both baby and adult teeth.
Limited orthodontic treatment moves only a few teeth or fixes one problem, such as one crooked tooth or a small gap. Codes differ by age group. A removable appliance may be used instead of brackets.
Limited treatment tackles one problem rather than the whole bite, such as a single crooked front tooth or a gap that opened after a tooth was lost. Fewer teeth are moved, so it usually takes months rather than years. Some cases use a removable plate instead of brackets. Most plans file this as Major. What they actually pay varies by plan.
Codes for this
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