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Child Needing Orthodontic Expander
Almost 4 years later, her teeth look great, no braces in our future, and she still likes to go to the dentist. After reading some of the other responses, ...
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- I had an expander put in when I was 6 I remember it not being to big a deal. I just hated that I couldnt chew gum anymore. I suggest seeing a couple orthodontists be...
- I'd advise getting an actual exam and evaluation done by TWO (or more) orthodontists (they're usually free, but ask before setting an appointment). I wouldn't go with...
- My daughter had an expander put in when she was six. She had a small amount of discomfort after having the extender put in, but that was more about having to keep her...
Looking for a Orthodontist
I am a former dental assistant and an orthodontic nightmare case. (braces 3 times and jaw surgery) Wish that I had known about Dr. Collins my last time ...
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- Dr. Kirk Nielson is awesome!!! My son had a very complicated problem and Dr. Nielson was the answer. He is located on Smoky Hill and Buckley. His phone # is: ###-###-#...
- It's actually funny that there's another H. M. suggesting the same doctor - we are different Heathers!! I was also going to say Dr. Moore! We've had several friends ...
- There is a great guy in Lone Tree, Theodore Moore. It's not super close to you, but he's worth the drive. He's really honest and ethical and would never do any treat...
Advice on a 17 Month Old Toddler Whos' Primary Teeth Are Not Aligned Properly.
Also sometimes the orthodontist could tell the dentist which baby teeth need to be pulled out to help the adult teeth .... dental hygienists · braces dental ...
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- I wouldn't worry. Most of them are gonna fall out anyway :) Just wait and see what the dentist says. I'm sure he will be just fine.
- One thing, don't stress over baby teeth. I thought my 14 yr old would need braces and she didn't. Her baby teeth were crooked and misaligned. talk to the denist about ...
- Yes - you should go ahead and worry... About what specifically? I don't know...but with raising two little ones there'll be plenty to worry about. Now - what ar...
19 Month Old with Underbite
I REALLY doubt, a Dentist would put braces on a child so young as yours. Their mouth WILL change and their 'bite' will change too. Even after my braces came ...
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- Unless your Pediatric Dentist has concerns, I wouldn't worry about it right now. Your child is still young. My late Dad had an underbite, and I did too... which wa...
- Hi S., Unfortunately, the underbite will never go away or change. Its very rare that ortho cases will change it. The main thing is leave it be the way it is. Its a ve...
- My son had a huge underbite when we first brought him to the dentist around 2 1/2 years old. He is now turning 5 and his bite is perfect. It just worked itself out....
Six Teeth to Be Pulled
His first experience to the dentist was also HORRIBLE, his baby teeth had been ... my baby teeth were slow in coming out and I needed them gone for braces. ...
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- Oh poor little guy!! I don't think I would tell him either intill you get there. Is he going to be put under? I would hope so, becaues thats tramatic!! My Hubby just ...
- When I was 11 I had 4 teeth pulled at once and then another 2 the next year - my baby teeth were slow in coming out and I needed them gone for braces. It's not th...
- My kids have had lots of teeth pulled and all have been pleasant experiences. I first hope you have an oral surgeon whom others have recommended to you. Second, will y...
Seeking Advice: My Daughter Has an Underbite and Needs to Wear a Chin Cup
I am a dental hygienist & a mom to a 15 yo girl in braces While I am not familiar with this specificchin cup that you are referring to I do konw that ...
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- Hi! Although I haven't had experience with my son I do work in the dental field and they really like to treat them younger because it really is less traumatic when the...
- I have no experience with a chin cup, but my sister-in-law had an underbite, and wore braces for years trying to correct it. Last year, at age 18, she had to have cor...
- Hi Gabrielle I don't have any experience with the chin cup but I do have a friend who is currently in braces for a severe under bite. I think if she had had this opti...
Are Spacers and Braces at 8 Really Necessary
I am very thankful for my parents for putting me in braces when they did. After paying for the last set (no orthodontic coverage), along with 5 dental ...
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- I can't really address the need for braces for an 8 year old, though I know many orthodontists treat in phases. I can, however address the need for correcting crooked...
- S.: My 8 year also got spacers and braces in the bay area. She's now 16, and has been wearing a retainer ever since. She has not needed braces again, and her teet...
- I'm sure every case is different, but at the time we were first referred to the orthodontist by our pediatric dentist (10 yo) there was no way we could afford to do th...
Give Me Your Opinion on the Effect of Thumbsucking on Teeth for a 2 1/2 Yr Old
Aug 28, 2009 ... Read all 18 responses: "My daughter's dentist wants her to stop sucking ... suckerit wreaked havoc on my teethand I had to have braces for a ...
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- I not only work for a general practice dentist but my daughter visits the ped. dentist down the hall. He recommends all oral habits be done by the age of 4. My daugh...
- I worked for a pediatric dentist for 12 years. Thumb sucking does lead to problems. The upper jaw molds itself around the thumb because it's always in her mouth. Th...
- I wouldn't worry too much about it at this age...the dentist is going to go apes**t on you but really its not that big of a deal. My oldest sucked her thumb until she...
Thumb Sucking
never needed braces in 3 answers his thumb until age 7 or 8 and has ... braces So I agree with the previous poster who said to talk to a dentist about how ...
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- My one son was a thumb sucker, He even sucked a whole into his nail. We have him know who is 10 pretty much without his thumb, but sometimes we catch him. My brother o...
- Although I haven't dealth with this issue personally, I felt compelled to write you that my husband's twin sister sucked her thumb until she was 5 or 6 years old. She...
- Hi T., No real experience here with a thumb-sucker, but she seems near the age for dental visits. See what they say. Mostly I just wanted to comment (and commend yo...
Invisalign Discounts?
my nephew has regular braces and was allowed a payment process, but the dentist won't take them off until they are paid- even though his teeth are fine. ...
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- I would recommend Dr. Sheila Birth she has 3 offices in different areas of Ft. Worth and Arlington. Both of my sons used her with invisalign. We did not pay all up fro...
- I have reguilar braces and I can pay monthly. I know a lot of dentists let you pay monthly. Who can pay all the amount upfront!! Tt is insane!!! I do have Flex spendin...
- If you can't find a dentist/ortho who takes monthly payments, you might want to consider CareCredit (it is strictly for medical procedures).
