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In most cases such as crossbites, and others, you will need braces. However there are somethings you need to consider first before you get them. We found this useful article from archwired.com that definitely helps. Here are our favorites:
Get at least two opinions, if possible, as a “sanity check.” Orthodontists can vary in their treatment approach. If you don’t like what one ortho says, get more opinions until you reach a consensus of opinion — especially if extractions or jaw surgery may be involved. Consultations are usually free.
How much do braces cost? Typically, around $5,000 (US dollars) for braces on upper and lower teeth for two years of treatment. This cost may be slightly lower or higher, depending on where you live.
Be realistic about your own expectations, and the impact of braces in your daily life. Are you ready to have them in your mouth and deal with them 24/7?
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Parents must observe their children for habits such as lip-biting and thumb-sucking, which can result to impaired oral and facial development. Children should start having an orthodontic evaluation by age 7. Some orthodontic problems maybe inherited (crowded teeth, excess space between teeth, protruding teeth, extra or missing teeth and jaw growth problems, etc.) while some are result from thumb or finger-sucking, mouth breathing, mouth disease, abnormal swallowing, poor dental hygiene, the early or late loss of baby teeth,lastly accidents or poor nutrition. There are a lot of innovative treatments which includes brackets that is attached to the back of the teeth, light wires and clear, tooth-moving, removable appliances. But some treatments may not be appropriate for all patients. And the average length of treatment is 1to2 years.
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Date: November 10th, 2009
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If your child or any child in your family that is, develops thumb sucking and in time doesn’t stop from the habit, it is possible some teeth to get misplaced, crowded or crooked. And this will lead to Orthodontic treatment and braces/brackets might be required to correct these teeth problems. Try to find a good Orthodontist from your area, have the child be seen and scheduled for the treatment. Then, brace yourself for the amount you need to cash out because it’s not a joke having braces nowadays.
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Most patients with brackets also have their responsibilities to avoid things like hard candy, which can be difficult for some. These are hard, very sticky candy which could break brackets, bend wires and may contribute to cavities. Good hygiene should also be maintained before, during and after treatment. Even when active treatment is over, patients should stay committed to maintain their beautiful hard earned smile. Compliance is very critical, patients have to wear their retainers on their orthodontist’s recommended schedule, which is different for everyone. The result, when patients do follow their orthodontist’s plan, it is usually a long-term stability of their beautiful, functional smile.
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Date: February 10th, 2009
One of the major factors that cause tooth decay is the over consumption of sugar. This is especially evident in children who loose their milk teeth early due to eating too much sweets. It’s okay (although still ugly) to have your kids’ milk teeth ruined as the permanent set replace them anyway. But once you have your permanent teeth, the damage from sugary sweet foods will also make the damage to your pearly whites permanent.
When you eat sugary foods or drink sodas frequently throughout the day, the enamel that protects your teeth is constantly exposed to acids. Hard candies, cough drops, and breath mints that contain sugar are especially harmful because they dissolve slowly in your mouth. Many experts suggest that you take a 3-hour break between eating foods containing sugar.
Read the whole article about tooth care here.
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As parents, we tend to start kids early on teeth care, sometimes too much leading to orthodontic problems in later life. Crowding, impacted teeth and other alignment problems due to so healthy a set of baby teeth, the permanent teeth cannot bud out and often result in more costs to correct them. Though good, it is normal for kids to lose teeth and this gives way to stronger adult permanent teeth which is part of the process.
The uncontrollable biting and gnawing, babies go through as their baby teeth come out is sign that teeth problems can be indeed very painful for such a small body. Take care of your child’s teeth but not too much for you may have to shell out a lot of cash to correct problems that may result from such care. Too much care often results from parents who have had little or no care try to help kids maintain their healthy set of teeth for the future avoiding problems they have had when they were young.
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UNDERBITE: This condition gives the person a ‘bulldog’ appearance. The lower teeth stick out or the lower teeth are too far behind.
CROSSBITE: The upper teeth are not slightly in front of the lower teeth when normally biting together.
OPEN BITE: There is a space between the biting surfaces of the front teeth when the back teeth are biting together.
MISPLACED MIDLINE: This is a condition when the center of the upper teeth is not aligned with the center of the lower teeth.
SPACING: These are gaps or spaces in between teeth that are caused by a missing tooth.
CROWDING: this is a condition when there is not enough space to accommodate the teeth.
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Orthodontists are specialists who practice in the field of orthodontics. They need to complete two to three years of post-dental education before they can be a certified orthodontist practitioner.
Only these people can know if you need an orthodontic treatment. Based on your health history, x-rays of your teeth and plaster models of your teeth, they can verify if you need a treatment and they will develop a treatment plan suitable for you.
The following conditions may be a factor if you need a treatment:
OVERBITE: This is sometimes called buckteeth. The upper front teeth stick out over the lower teeth.
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We all know that too much thumb sucking can definitely effect a child’s dental development. If a child continues to thumbsuck beyond 6 years old, then parents should be concerned. Below are just some tips from the American Dental Association to help children eventually ease out of this habit:
- Praise children for not sucking, instead of scolding them when they are.
- Children often suck their thumbs when feeling insecure or needing comfort. Focus on correcting the cause of the anxiety and provide comfort to your child.
- For an older child, involve him or her in choosing the method of stopping.
- Your dentist can offer encouragement to a child and explain what could happen to their teeth if they do not stop sucking.
- If the above tips don’t work, remind the child of their habit by bandaging the thumb or putting a sock on the hand at night. Your dentist or pediatrician may prescribe a bitter medication to coat the thumb or the use of a mouth appliance.
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