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[quote=Anonymous]I would get another opinion on the importance of the expander. Is it really needed? I mean, it might not be ideal, but it's possible you could wait and deal with whatever comes if you don't get one. Our ASD kid was recommended braces, but we decided against it. He didn't have a serious issue and cosmetically, it looks fine. In theory, his teeth don't fit together absolutely perfectly, and that could cause some wear in the future, but I did braces and built-in retainers, and I clenched my teeth enough to mess them up anyway, so I'm not super concerned about his teeth not fitting perfectly. (I will, however, make sure he gets a nightguard very soon.) A number of kids at his SN private have invisalign, so it seems to work for some. Agree on the point about brushing - it really does take a lot, even with invisalign. I don't think my kid would be that diligent.[/quote]
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