Orthodontics: Older Child

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Expanders on a 6 Yr Old

C. asks from Dallas

My daughter's pediatric dentist referred us to an orthodontist. We knew this was in her future, but were a little surprised at how early the referral came. Well, ...

8

Expander for 10 Year Old

S.P. asks from Nashville

My son has just gotten his expander in preparation for braces. He is so uncomfortable right now trying to get used to it. I just hate seeing him this way and am won...

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Are Spacers and Braces at 8 Really Necessary

S.H. asks from San Francisco

My 8 year old daughter has two very large (top) front teeth and they are both crooked. Additionally it is obvious that her other teeth on each side are crooked and i...

18

Child Needing Orthodontic Expander

A.B. asks from Nashville

I have been told by more that one dentist that my 6 yr. old daughter has a posterior cross bite and will have to have an orthodontic expander to correct it. I have b...

5

Herbst Orthodontic Appliance

L.K. asks from Chicago

After a consultation this morning, the orthodontist recommended the Herbst appliance and braces to correct my 10 year old daughter's dental issues. Just wondering if...

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Advice on Anesthesia for Daughter's Tooth Extraction

D.L. asks from Washington DC

My daughter, who is 11, needs to have 4 teeth pulled (recommended by her orthodontist). When I made the appointment they asked what kind of anesthesia I wanted her to...

38

Frenectomy or Not?

J.D. asks from Dallas

Please help me Mommas! My 10 year old son's orthodontist has recommended a frenectomy. (this is the tissue that connects the lip to the gums. The ortho has said if...

16

Anyone Have Experience with Invisalign Braces?

K.F. asks from Salinas

My 12 year old daughter needs braces. We just got back from an Orthodontist consultation and were offered Invisalign or regular metal braces for the same cost of $680...

28

Are Braces Really Needed?

A.W. asks from Dallas

Hello. I have a question about something that has been bothering me and I just don't know what to do. You all give such great advice I thought I'd ask you before I ...

6

Speech Therapy and Oral Braces

S.V. asks from New York

My daughther was receiving speech therapy but her therapist dismissed her because my daughther had a severe overbite. She recommended that I take her to an Orthodonti...