Getting Braces for the New School Year

Jul 28, 2017

It’s almost that time again—time to start thinking of back-to-school shopping, and getting your child prepared for the upcoming school year. Along with sharpened pencils, this might be the year your child dons a shiny new set of braces. Correcting your child’s smile is one of the greatest gifts you can give them. They will smile confidently, and feel proud.

A few signs that your child is ready for treatment:

Teeth are crowded, blocked, and on top of each other
Teeth do not align properly
Gaps between teeth and where teeth should meet
Does your child bite the inside of his or her cheek or the roof of the mouth? That’s a sign
Any problems biting or chewing food?
Rate of losing baby teeth plays a factor

Why are braces so important?

A few key reasons include correcting health concerns that involve:

Bite and alignment—without proper alignment, children whose bite is off, will suffer from TMJ (temporomandibular)
Speech—your child will enjoy confidence while communicating
Headaches—wonder what those headaches are all about? Chances are, braces can help those too

Select from an array of choices in braces:

Standard metal braces—the most affordable; typically worn for one to two years
Invisalign braces—gaining popularity because of the removable tray aligners, Invisalign is a clear retainer style of braces that has tremendous results.
Ceramic braces—similar to the traditional metal style, but tooth-colored to blend in and be less noticeable for your self-conscious teenager.
Lingual braces—these braces are behind the teeth. They apply pressure to push the teeth into position.

It’s time to schedule a visit with orthodontists in McMurray. Severns is happy to consult with you and your child on your next best step. Call us today!

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Author: Natalie Severns, DMD

Upon graduating from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Severns specialized in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. She then did an externship in London, England, at the prestigious Guy’s Hospital. At this hospital, she learned top therapies in Dentofacial Orthopedics to provide her patients with the best possible facial esthetics.