how do you know if your child needs braces?
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My son was 8 when I noticed some over-crowding in his teeth. Yep he still had some adult teeth to come in but there was so little room - it only looked that the problem would be worse. With some research and calling the Ontario Dental Association (there should be a Dental Association in you area too) Anyway all the medical advise I got was that teeth can still be growing until the age of 14, however if you see any crowding you can correct this with a 'dental appliance'.
My insurance covered part of the cost, and WOW what a difference, and a big savings as braces was estimated at 6,000 to 10,000 dollars.
Ask you dentist if braces are really necessary and if an appliance would get the job done. Its not the same as getting perfectly straight teeth, but at least in my sons case they look great without all the pain of braces and it only took 9 months (not years).
I did get information that AFTER THE AGE OF 12 no matter what the problem is (over crowding or twisted teeth) only braces can correct it.
Good Luck!
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your dentist ought to know whats best ,that is his job
The consult with the orthodontist is usually done at no charge. You should go ahead and take your daughter now. If treatment isn't necessary now.. then the orthodontist will tell you at what age he or she would like to begin treatment.
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Dental Instructor
Braces are for:
For medical reasons and they can't eat.
For cosmetic reasons.
Movement can be made while they are growing..and is much faster than when you are older and stop growing.
Most orthodontics are purely cosmetic!!
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