braces
Related Questions & Answers
Results 1-10 from 49 articles
Foods When New to Braces
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on August 14, 2009
-
My dd has had her braces in for 3 days and her mouth is incredibly sore. She needs ideas for easy foods to eat. She's living on sorbet, ice cream, smoothies, lo mein ...
Answers
- Hello M., I suggest you get her protein shakes that will help with the hunger. seems like all she's eating is carbs and not enough protein. I hope the pain goes awa...
- I had braces at her age, and I remember all too well how badly it hurt when you first got them. It took probably a week before I could really eat again. I just remem...
- For sure give her some tylenol for the pain--I don't ever give tylenol but found it a much after first few days of braces, separators, etc. I'd also try fruit smoothi...
Too Young for Braces?
Asked by L.S. from Phoenix
on August 7, 2009
-
Our Orthodontist wants to do a Phase I and Phase II of braces for our 9 year old daughter. This is new to us. We thought kids are put in braces at around 12 years of...
Answers
- Both of my children were recommended phaseI and phase II braces. After Phase I came off they had to wear retainers everynight. Then when it was time for phase II my so...
- When we were young, orthodonists could only straighten the teeth we were given. Now, they know more about the developing mouth and can actually expand jaws and make t...
- Hi L., I can totally understand where your coming from My daughter got her first phase of Braces when she was 10 years old and has two years to wear them. She has ha...
Removal of Braces
Asked by P.R. from Reading
on August 4, 2009
-
I'm finally getting my braces removed in two days. I'm eerie on the amount of pain I'm going to endure. I had one brace removed in order to spring my other teeth into ...
Answers
- Ask for some kind of sedation. they could just give you something to relax you a little so you won't be so anxious about the pain. I don't know of anything you can do ...
- I think you should call your orthodontist and express your fears. They may be able to recommend something. Also -- take some motrin before you go. This always help...
- I had the most humungous train track braces years ago. They were an actual rings around each tooth and almost covering them entirely. They hurt while getting them put ...
Seeking Mom Needs a Good Orthodontist in or near Powder Springs
Asked by R.T. from Atlanta
on March 26, 2008
-
My 10 year old son needs braces and I want him to go to a good child friendly orthodonitist. Also I need an orthodontist that accepts dental insurance. His regualar de...
Answers
- hi Regina,try Dr. McClendon in Powder Springs they take insurance,phn# ###-###-####....
- Regina T, Some insurance plans are only accepted by specific dentists that provide services for those companies. Perhaps you could check with your insurance company ...
- HI Regina, i have the perfect Orthodontist for yu he is located in Marietta across from Kennestone Hospital his name is Dr. Stroop, my son has been going to him for th...
10 Year Old with Scoliosis, Seeking Any Information
Asked by J.R. from Saginaw
on August 29, 2008
-
My 10 year old daughter has scoliosis. Her curvature is at about 33 degrees, which is moderate. They consider 50 and above to be severe. We saw an orthopedic surgeon t...
Answers
- I am now 33 and was diagnosed in the 7th grade with scoliosis. At that time my curvature was so slight I was advised to just do some exercise and watch my posture/fle...
- Our daughter (soon to be adopted) had a curvature of 60 degrees. We went to DeVos children's hospital with Dr. Matthew Hilinkski. He was WONDERFUL. She did have surg...
- My sister, cousin and I were all diagnosed with scoliosis around that age. My sister and I never wore a brace, I guess the doctor's didn't think it was quite bad enou...
Looking for a Orthodontist
Asked by C.W. from Denver
on July 20, 2008
-
I need to get both of my kids into a Orthodontist this fall. Was wondering if anybody had any recommendations? We are close to Parker and Arapahoe Crossings. I just ...
Answers
- 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...
Son Needs Braces. No Insurance. Any Suggestions?
Asked by P.K. from Indianapolis
on September 22, 2006
-
My 10 yr old son needs braces. I dont have any medical insurance. Any suggestions? I live in the east side of town. The name of a good but cheap orthodontist would be ...
Answers
- I believe Hoosier Healthwise can help
- Have you looked into medicaid/Hoosier Healthwise program? My benefits at work are great, but to have family benefits is $553 PER MONTH...so I pay the $170 in fees ...
- I used to work for an orthodontist out of state and alot of our patients that did not have ins. used a company called orthodontic fee plan(OFP). They pay the bill in f...
Torn: 1 Child Needs Regular Dental Care / the Other Wants Braces / 47 on Test &
Asked by L.G. from Dallas
on November 14, 2008
-
zeros on homework. This is a mess and I am so torn. I am the step mom. We think things are going well with the 12 yr old and then zap! 47 on a history test and we f...
Answers
- Hi L., My opinion is to do exactly what you are doing, what is best for the kids when you have them. I'd take the younger one to the dentist and not worry about what ...
- I dont have any advise about the other stuff but take her to a different dentist for a cleaning or what ever dental work she needs and maybe talk to an attorney about ...
- L., I will say that I do not agree that braces are a privilege. If the dentist is saying she needs braces, then she should get them. At 12-years-old, it will be a ...
How to Enforce a Court Order?
Asked by K.H. from Denver
on July 12, 2009
-
I have a court order that was set in 2000. My ex-husband is supposed to be paying 80% of all medical needs for our 14 year old along with child support. I have been re...
Answers
- Contact the district attorney's off ice for the number of the agency that can track your ex's SSN and withhold money that way. If you are in El Paso Co. Child Support...
- Good luck to you and count yourself lucky that you at least get the child support. Even with a full blown court order that is current it is not enforcable if your ex i...
- My understanding is that the Family Support Registry only manages and tracks payment related information. If your ex is not paying medical expenses, you will need to ...
Child's Participation in Mother's Funeral
Asked by L.F. from Sacramento
on April 4, 2008
-
A dear friend was just killed in a car accident, and her 3 1/2 year old daughter was injured. She is now in a brace for a broken neck (cervical fracture) and a full l...
Answers
- Hi L., My mother just died on April 3rd. We had an open viewing and I allowed my seven year old to see his grandmother. He mostly stayed away but would frequently c...
- I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My mother's mother passed away when she was only 4 from food poisioning. She was made to look in the casket out of respect. T...
- My heart goes out to you my sons lost thier father at an early age and counceling helped a lot. I agree with not having a child see thier deceased parent in a box. I...
