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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Lot of  kids don’t need it, it is way overdone in this country [/quote]

It’s definitely true that Americans of a certain class level, the expectation and norm is to have perfect teeth. Even a generation ago there was a lot of “good enough” teeth and we didn’t get braces.

Then again their teeth look really good.

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My parents were told I didn't need braces and it was good enough.  I have lots of issues now.  We were told our child didn't need them but it was purely our decision and cosmetic.  There was no question we'd do them.  And, now that they are on, looking at the progress it was absolutely worth it.[/quote]

I had braces and now I have significant gum recession. This is a common "side affect" of braces because you're moving the teeth away from the natural gum line.
Also, my top teeth moved years after I got my braces off while my bottom teeth did not, so I now have an open bite. This makes it hard to eat pizza for example. [/quote]

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