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Palate Expander and Braces

P.:. asks from Phoenix

My son will be 8 in March. The orthodontist wants to put a palate expander in now and is already talking braces around 11/12 years old. I'm not sure how they can tell...

10

Retainer Vs. Braces?

T.S. asks from Dallas

When I was growing up my parents took us to a dentist that didn't believe in braces for r crooked teeth. He fit us with retainers that we had tightened every other w...

7

Retainer After Adult Braces

H.C. asks from Kansas City

Hi, I'm getting my braces off next month and have to decide on a retainer. Most patients at my orthodontist's office get a permanent retainer on the bottom. I cou...

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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...

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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 ...

5

Another Question About the Braces

V.M. asks from Cleveland

I know i could call the orthodontist, but i just called them about the swollen gums and they treated me a bit funny like they were annoyed with the question. I know i...

14

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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The Tooth Fairy

D.G. asks from Phoenix

Do you celebrate the Tooth Fairy/Pirate? If so, how do you do it? How much do you give for each tooth? And with that amount...did you know they will lose 20 teeth!...

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Child's Braces and Swollen Gums

V.M. asks from Cleveland

Ds is 8 and has his braces for 2 months, His gums are very swollen right now and he says it hurts alot to brush or floss them, I know i need to call the dentist, b...

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  • they lose all 20 teeth in 2 answers "We figured by the time they lose all 20 teeth, they will have saved $100."
  • totally depends on the individual in 2 answers "... more room.) My son had them for 2 years. It totally depends on the individual."
  • teeth and a beautiful smile in 2 answers "She has beautiful teeth and a beautiful smile and I'm glad we did what we did for ..."
  • fifty cent in 2 answers "It's easy to go to the bank and ask for certain coins like dollars or fifty cent coins."
  • had traditional braces in 2 answers "My older son (20) had traditional braces but he had some heavy orthodontic goals."