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Am I Paying Too Much up Front for Orthodontics?

M.S. asks from Los Angeles

This is my 1st experience with orthodontics and I'm wondering if what I'm being asked to pay for a "deposit" is normal. My daughter has to get "Phase 1" treatment (ie...

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Orthodontics for 10 Year Old?

C.B. asks from Los Angeles

Hey moms, My ten year old son had his routine dental exam yesterday. The dental office recommended an ortho exam for him, but did not give me any specifics why. La...

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When Did You Start the Orthodontics Process with Your Kids?

A.P. asks from Austin

Our dentist has said we need to start the orthodontics process with our 7yo. This feels awfully young to me. I remember hearing vague murmurings in the past that if...

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The Dreaded Binky!

C.W. asks from Redding

Quick question/opinion needed. I have a 3 yr 3 mo old daughter who still has a binky....yes I know...ahhh! With our first, it was no big deal...before 3 it was gone w...

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Too Young for Braces?

L.S. asks from Phoenix

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 o...

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How Long Should Braces Stay On?

T.R. asks from Dallas

hello moms, I was wondering if there is a standard time frame for braces or it depends on the individual situation? I am asking because my daughter and my friends d...

19

How to Stop a Thumb Sucker

J.J. asks from San Francisco

I have a 2 1/2 year old son and a 5 month old son. My 2 1/2 year old never sucked his thumb, and never liked pacifiers. However, from the beginning, my 5 month old ...

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How Long Is Too Long for Braces?

T.V. asks from Sheboygan

Just got back from the orthodontist with more bad news – at least another month of waiting for the braces to come off. My daughter is 13 and got braces right after...

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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...

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4 y.o. Still Sucking Thumb

P.H. asks from Denver

Hi there, My son, who is about to turn 4, is still sucking his thumb. He was BORN sucking it... we even saw him doing it on the 20 week ultra-sound! Any time his...

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Answer Highlights

  • sucked their thumbs in 3 answers "my 3 girls sucked their thumbs until jr hi.. my 4 month old is trying now."
  • totally depends on the individual in 2 answers "... more room.) My son had them for 2 years. It totally depends on the individual."
  • him suck his thumb in 2 answers "I agree w/Love R......he's only 5 months so let him suck his thumb."
  • suck their thumbs in 2 answers "... until I was 8 ( only at night). My 2 daughters, 2 and 4 still suck their thumbs."
  • stopped sucking her thumb in 2 answers "... got older and found stuffed animals and blankets, she stopped sucking her thumb."