My Daughter is 10 years old. We just visited an orthodontic and he adviced to have a temprory plate for her upper arch, because of crowding. He also advised to get permanent braces for her next year as she still has 10 baby teeth. Many people are advising about "NO Braces" technology. How do they compare with traditional braces? what is more effective(cost wise and results wise)?Are there any side effects of "NO braces". Just worried and need experts advice!thanks
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You are absolutely right that $6000 for one appointment is a bit steep, but given the amount of work put in so far you might not get all $6000 back. The "mandible positioning orthotic," the braces, xrays, impressions, and time put in by your doctor and staff to start you off on the...
Temporarily putting a bump of glue on the back molars to "open up the bite" is a common procedure used in orthodontic. Usually if your bite is deep and you are hitting the lower braces with your upper teeth, this procedure is used. once the bite opens ( could take a few months)...
From the picture you posted , it looks like you are an adult, in which case I would agree with the recommendation of your orthodontists. In children it is very easy to expand the palate and alleviate a cross-bite, since the palatal suture ( bone) has not fused. In an adult its a difficult...