Wisdom Teeth: Teen

Results 51-60 from 164 articles
31

Braces

B. asks from Augusta

ok my daughter has some crooked teeth, and an overbite but neither are THAT bad. Are braces really ever necessary or are they cosmetic? Does any one have any ex...

14

Retainer to Correct Underbite in 7-Year-old?

P.N. asks from Cincinnati

I really have two questions. My son has a very noticeable underbite. The dentist and others said not to worry, his adult teeth may correct themselves, he won't need t...

27

Braces at Age 7

M.M. asks from San Francisco

My 7-year-old daughter is experiencing crowding of her adult teeth. We visited an orthodontist who deemed it necessary for her to get braces phase 1 and might need ph...

19

Dental Care... How Early?

B.B. asks from New York

What age should children have a first check up at the dentist? It is expensive for me, but I think it is the right thing to do. I teach daughters to brush after...

12

Anyone Have Experience with an Herbst Appliance?

A.P. asks from La Crosse

My son is 12 and has an overbite in addition to crowded teeth. We have seen 2 orthodontists, one says he can fix it with braces and elastics, the other says an herbst...

14

My 12-Year Old Drives Me Crazy!

S.C. asks from Chicago

So, before I ask my question, I must mention that I am 38 weeks pregnant, very irritable and so ready to have this baby already. We currently have 2 girls - a 12 yea...

44

When Did You Start the Orthodontics Process with Your Kids?

A.P. asks from Austin

Our dentist has said we need to start the orthodontics process with our 7yo. This feels awfully young to me. I remember hearing vague murmurings in the past that if...

8

Holistic dentistry--TMJ Realignment Cost Benefits and Risks

M.W. asks from Billings

My husband and I started going to a new dentist we have heard good things about them except that they are more expensive than the other dentists in town. They have a...

4

Advice on Oral Surgeons

K.E. asks from Dallas

Does anyone have a good recommendation for an oral surgeon for a pre teen that will offer a payment plan? We have had one consultation with an oral surgeon however h...

16

11 Year Old Getting Braces

S.W. asks from Detroit

Hello Ladies (and Gentlemen) :-), My darling son turned 11 in August. He has been seeing an ortho for bite issues since he was 8. The ortho, who I like and trust...