Anonymous
Post 02/18/2023 11:24     Subject: what do you wish you had known re braces?
I don’t really think there is anything special you need to know. Ask your dentist what orthodontist they recommend and go. Assuming you trust and value your dentist’s opinion
Anonymous
Post 02/18/2023 11:23     Subject: what do you wish you had known re braces?
Anonymous wrote:I wish I’d known how much having them taken off would hurt. DD was in so much pain. Glad I knew to book her for a teeth cleaning immediately after that though. Her teeth were filthy!


Thanks, any tips for dealing with the pain?
Anonymous
Post 02/18/2023 11:22     Subject: what do you wish you had known re braces?
Anonymous wrote:Did the overbite just develop? All the kids I’ve known with noticeable problems were referred to an ortho by 7-8.


It was previously minor, and each time we asked before the dentist said we should wait to see an orthodontist. Yesterday the dentist said DC needs to go to an orthodontist.
Anonymous
Post 02/18/2023 09:26     Subject: what do you wish you had known re braces?
Did the overbite just develop? All the kids I’ve known with noticeable problems were referred to an ortho by 7-8.
Anonymous
Post 02/18/2023 09:24     Subject: what do you wish you had known re braces?
I wish I’d known how much having them taken off would hurt. DD was in so much pain. Glad I knew to book her for a teeth cleaning immediately after that though. Her teeth were filthy!
Anonymous
Post 02/18/2023 09:24     Subject: what do you wish you had known re braces?
What is the average cost for braces? After paying $4200 for round 1 expander, I was quoted $7200 for a round 2 of braces. Is this the going rate?
Anonymous
Post 02/18/2023 09:22     Subject: what do you wish you had known re braces?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Our tween DS has a massive overbite and our dentist recommended seeing an orthodontist. I feel like I don't really know where to start and don't want to over or under treat it. Thanks!



What do you mean where to start? You go to an orthodontist and get a couple of opinions. Come on!


I meant if there's some sort of list of best orthodontists, but apparently I'm getting started by getting dragged on DCUM!


You never asked that and you can look it up or ask your dentist.
Anonymous
Post 02/18/2023 09:21     Subject: what do you wish you had known re braces?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Our tween DS has a massive overbite and our dentist recommended seeing an orthodontist. I feel like I don't really know where to start and don't want to over or under treat it. Thanks!



What do you mean where to start? You go to an orthodontist and get a couple of opinions. Come on!


I meant if there's some sort of list of best orthodontists, but apparently I'm getting started by getting dragged on DCUM!
Anonymous
Post 02/18/2023 09:20     Subject: what do you wish you had known re braces?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Get 3 opinions, double check what your insurance covers, and go from there.


This.

Ask friends where they took their kids. Start shopping around.


Thanks, I think I'm just overthinking it, lol.


Embarrassing.
Anonymous
Post 02/18/2023 09:18     Subject: what do you wish you had known re braces?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Get 3 opinions, double check what your insurance covers, and go from there.


This.

Ask friends where they took their kids. Start shopping around.


Thanks, I think I'm just overthinking it, lol.
Anonymous
Post 02/18/2023 09:16     Subject: what do you wish you had known re braces?
Anonymous wrote:Our tween DS has a massive overbite and our dentist recommended seeing an orthodontist. I feel like I don't really know where to start and don't want to over or under treat it. Thanks!



What do you mean where to start? You go to an orthodontist and get a couple of opinions. Come on!
Anonymous
Post 02/18/2023 09:15     Subject: Re:what do you wish you had known re braces?
So your teen has a massive overbite and a responsible parent would take them to the orthodontist.
Shocking revelation for you, I suppose!
Anonymous
Post 02/18/2023 09:13     Subject: what do you wish you had known re braces?
Anonymous wrote:Get 3 opinions, double check what your insurance covers, and go from there.


This.

Ask friends where they took their kids. Start shopping around.
Anonymous
Post 02/18/2023 09:12     Subject: what do you wish you had known re braces?
Get 3 opinions, double check what your insurance covers, and go from there.
Anonymous
Post 02/18/2023 09:11     Subject: what do you wish you had known re braces?
Our tween DS has a massive overbite and our dentist recommended seeing an orthodontist. I feel like I don't really know where to start and don't want to over or under treat it. Thanks!