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Advice
to parents
Orthodontic treatment is an investment in your child’s future dental health and confidence. Although teeth can be moved at any age, most problems are easier to treat at a younger age. Tooth movements and the ability to control growth of the jaws is best when the face is developing. The benefits of orthodontics to a child are numerous. Consider the following -
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Better dental health - straighter teeth are simply healthier and easier to clean. |
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Avoidance of being teased by other children. |
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Gaining a greater sense of self-confidence and attractiveness. |
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Greater social adjustment as adults. |
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Greater acceptance by others. |
Once you’ve decided to proceed with treatment, parental and family support is needed because:
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Children may feel self-conscious at first until they get used to their new braces. It helps to remind children of the benefits of their treatment and how common it is for teenagers to wear braces today, especially in developed countries. Giving children access to the internet and information and pictures of braces can help them to understand that braces worldwide are now a cool fashion accessory. On overseas trips, many kids comment on the number of other kids they notice wearing braces. |
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Some children need to be reminded
to brush their teeth regularly. Poor
brushing can lead to decay or damage to teeth at any time, but especially
when wearing braces. |
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Sometimes, parts of the brace can get broken. Please be on the look-out for this – if the brace isn’t intact, it may not be working properly. If the brace is damaged feel free to contact us to arrange an appointment. Remember, don't panic - not all damage is an emergency, but it doesn't hurt to let us have a look. |
And remember, before deciding to start treatment, check that your practitioner IS a fully-qualified orthodontic specialist. (See Avoiding unsafe orthodontics)
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