How can I make my kid feel better about having to get braces?
Remind them that braces will only last a couple of years, but their straighter teeth will last the rest of their life. You could also show them that even a number of celebrities have...
Will my kid be in constant pain or discomfort?
No. Braces can be uncomfortable or even painful at first, and may hurt for a couple days after each monthly adjustment. But after a few months, patients hardly notice their braces at all. Usually patients...
I had braces as a kid and hated them. Are they still that bad?
No. They may not be exactly enjoyable, but they’re less noticeable, less painful, and more efficient than you remember. You can now get clear brackets or clear aligner for a less noticeable look, and even “traditional” metal...
Other than making teeth look good, are braces really necessarily?
Some people may get braces for mostly cosmetic reasons but there are also a number of health benefits to straighter teeth. Straight teeth are easier to clean well, which reduces tooth decay and gingivitis....
My child’s friends already have braces, but the orthodontist says my kid still isn’t ready. Why?
Just as children mature at different ages, their teeth and jaws mature at different ages. To be ready for full braces (sometimes known as Phase II treatment), kids generally need to have all of...
My kid’s teeth are coming in crooked – will they need braces?
Possibly, but not necessarily. The mixed dentition stage where adult teeth are first starting to come in is known as the “ugly duckling” stage for teeth, so some crookedness is normal. However, if you...
This is a subjective choice, but braces can still be quite effective for adults and modern styles are much less noticeable than the braces that many adults remember. Funfact : about 20% of patients with braces are over 18. Many adults decide to get braces because they couldn’t afford them as a kid and now can, or because their teeth have shifted with age. Getting braces, even as an adult, can give you lifetime of the perfect smile and correct serious structural problems, so many people see them as a worthwhile investment.
This is a subjective choice, but braces can still be quite effective for adults and modern styles are much less noticeable than the braces that many adults remember. Funfact : about 20% of patients...
I’m already an adult – should i bother with braces?
This is a subjective choice, but braces can still be quite effective for adults and modern styles are much less noticeable than the braces that many adults remember. Funfact : about 20% of patients...
How long do people have to wear braces?
On average, most kids wear braces for 1 to 3 years, but this can vary greatly for each person based on growth and the severity of the problem. It also depends on the cooperation...
Isn’t it a waste of money to start braces treatment before my kid lost all his baby teeth? Can’t i just wait until permanent teeth come in?
That is not advisable. Many problems, including severe crowding, tooth eruption problems, open bite, crossbite, large over bite, underbite, narrow jaws, harmful habits, and severely protruded front teeth are much easier to correct at an early age. Delaying...
