Dentistry Articles

Does My Child Need Braces If They Still Have Baby Teeth?

Does My Child Need Braces If They Still Have Baby Teeth?

For the majority of children and young adolescents, waiting until all their baby teeth fall out before starting orthodontic treatment is not a problem and oftentimes is recommended. But in a few situations early treatment, also referred to as phase 1 treatment, is indicated. In this article we will discuss what those cases are.

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Why Does My Orthodontist Want Me to Take My Teeth out?

The first and most common reasons why your orthodontist would recommend extracting teeth is due to overcrowding and bite correction. Your orthodontist may also recommend tooth extractions for cosmetic reasons or because you have a severely damaged tooth that has a poor prognosis and is unlikely to last you for the rest of your life.

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Do I Need Jaw Surgery?

For most people, their bite can be corrected by simply moving just the teeth, but in some cases moving just the teeth may not be enough and movement of the jaws themselves is required to adequately correct the bite. Patients with severe overbites, underbites, or crossbites, or those with skeletal asymmetries may require orthognathic surgery in addition to braces to correct their bite and achieve a desired facial balance.

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Do Braces Hurt?

When your friend told you that their braces hurt, they were most likely referring to the discomfort they felt after first getting their braces on. I like to describe the initial tooth movement like trying to push your car after it broke down. It’s really hard to get the car rolling in the beginning and teeth are the same way which is why that initial tooth movement hurts.

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