What If My Child’s Baby Teeth Aren’t Falling Out?

Kids can’t get braces until all their baby teeth fall out. If they’re lucky, their adult teeth have erupted in a perfectly aligned position and delivered a healthy, pain-free smile for life. Most kids, though, need some sort of orthodontic intervention. If baby teeth are hanging tight, that journey to an aligned smile will take longer than anticipated and likely involve braces.

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Take Pride in Your Braces

While orthodontic treatment may seem daunting at first, most patients get used to their braces quickly. The appointment when brackets are secured to teeth and initial archwires are put in place is the lengthiest visit you will have – and this visit also starts your relationship with your developing smile and orthodontic team. You’ll be proud of your braces before you know it, for many reasons.

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The Right Time for a Palatal Expander

Every child is different. Their baby teeth erupt and are lost at different times. Some children have all adult teeth by age 10, others take longer. What matters first, though, is whether there is enough room for their teeth, now and later. If space needs to be made, a palatal expander may be necessary.

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There Are No Stupid Invisalign Questions

No orthodontist expects patients to be 100% knowledgeable about Invisalign – that’s what they’re there for after all. However, there is plenty of conflicting information online, and even from former or current Invisalign patients, that can make you confused about the treatment and its benefits. Get the scoop from the expert and never think of your Invisalign questions as stupid. The only silly thing is not asking your questions at all.

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Braces Don’t Have to Interfere with Your Summer

For some people, summer is sacrosanct. It’s sun and vacation and relaxation and nothing else – no appointments or obligations. For others, this is the time to get things done or, in the case of braces, to get things started. Whether teen or adult, conventional braces or Invisalign, orthodontics do not have to interfere with whatever you have planned for the warmest months of the year.

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Dental Development and the Right Time for Braces

Parents with more than one child who needs orthodontics will likely find themselves discovering that each child’s dental development will vary, just like the rest of their development. Gender sometimes plays a role, or dental genetics could impact the right time for braces. Here are some of the basics to know as you fill your schedule with orthodontic appointments for expanders, braces, Invisalign, or retainers.

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Invisalign FAQ: The Facts Adults Need to Know

Most of the patients interested in aligning their teeth using Invisalign have the same questions for their orthodontist. Here are answers to common queries so you can learn everything you need to know as you research this orthodontic alternative and whether it might be right for you.

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2024 Is a Great Year to Leap Into Braces

When you get an extra day in your year, you have 24 more hours to make a big decision. If you have considered aligning your teeth, closing gaps, fixing your bite, or correcting crowded teeth, Leap Day 2024 is a great time to say yes to braces. On February 29, prioritize the health of your smile and schedule an appointment with an orthodontist, or sign off on the braces you’ve long been considering.

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