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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I agree with getting second and even third opinions.

While I am certain there are good reasons for a relatively small number of kids younger than 12 or 13 starting down the orthodontia path I have never heard a good explanation for why it's become so widespread over the last 20+ years.

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It’s cosmetic 80% of the time. I can’t stand it.

- dentist[/quote]

You must not be very busy to be posting here on a work day.  Why can't you stand it?  For some kids it makes sense and what's wrong with doing cosmetic braces?  My kids braces were 100% cosmetic but it looks so much better.  Why wouldn't I do it if I could afford it?[/quote]

Sorry wasn’t clear.  Braces for cosmetic reasons is 100% valid.  If that’s what you and your child want.  But dentists make people think that having a perfect smile will save you “problems” down the road. Like what problems exactly?  They market it like the perfect bite is necessary. It’s not.  Most kids don’t NEED braces. 
- Dentist

And I work in public health so I have tons of downtime. Which is why I post here. [/quote]

Sure, you don't technically need all your teeth either, but people like having them. And they like the look of a "normal" jaw and even smile. I'm so glad my DD can get her bite corrected instead of living with the same weak chin that I have, and needing teeth pulled later because of crowding.[/quote]

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