Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Don’t rely on your dentist, ours told us we will have to start braces in early teens but on a hunch, consulted an orthodontist. He instantly put our kid on a rapid palate expander and x-ray looks much better after a year. I do regret not starting sooner as I was waiting for my dentist to direct me.
8 is perfect, many offer free consultation, no harm scheduling one.

Yes. They make a lot more money this way. It doesn’t mean your kid needs it

Or they actually need braces for less time overall reducing the cost. Mine never needed anything after an expander and early braces at 8 with a overbite early on

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Don’t rely on your dentist, ours told us we will have to start braces in early teens but on a hunch, consulted an orthodontist. He instantly put our kid on a rapid palate expander and x-ray looks much better after a year. I do regret not starting sooner as I was waiting for my dentist to direct me.
8 is perfect, many offer free consultation, no harm scheduling one.

Yes. They make a lot more money this way. It doesn’t mean your kid needs it

None of it is needed but the sooner they get the braces on and off the better. If you don't trust an orthodontist get a few opinions.

Anonymous wrote:Sorry but what does your sister in law having buck teeth have to do with anything?

She thinks buck teeth are genetic.

Sorry but what does your sister in law having buck teeth have to do with anything?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Don’t rely on your dentist, ours told us we will have to start braces in early teens but on a hunch, consulted an orthodontist. He instantly put our kid on a rapid palate expander and x-ray looks much better after a year. I do regret not starting sooner as I was waiting for my dentist to direct me.
8 is perfect, many offer free consultation, no harm scheduling one.

Yes. They make a lot more money this way. It doesn’t mean your kid needs it

Most are honest. Two of mine didn’t need expanders. One did because she used a pacifier like she was Maggie Simpson for 5 years.

Anonymous wrote:Don’t rely on your dentist, ours told us we will have to start braces in early teens but on a hunch, consulted an orthodontist. He instantly put our kid on a rapid palate expander and x-ray looks much better after a year. I do regret not starting sooner as I was waiting for my dentist to direct me.
8 is perfect, many offer free consultation, no harm scheduling one.

Yes. They make a lot more money this way. It doesn’t mean your kid needs it

Don’t rely on your dentist, ours told us we will have to start braces in early teens but on a hunch, consulted an orthodontist. He instantly put our kid on a rapid palate expander and x-ray looks much better after a year. I do regret not starting sooner as I was waiting for my dentist to direct me.
8 is perfect, many offer free consultation, no harm scheduling one.

Yes due for an ortho consult if she has lost her baby teeth in front on top.

Go with what your dentist says. Palate expander smiles are weird. I wouldn’t be asking for one unless it was either that or pull teeth. Having an overbite doesn’t mean they need intervention at 8. Many times there are a of self correction of teeth as the face and jaw grow. I’d wait until all the teeth are in and puberty is in full swing- unless the dentist tells you to go earlier

Most kids look like that when their giant front two teeth come in and the rest are missing or baby teeth.