Braces are an investment in your son or daughter’s smile, and not necessarily an inexpensive one. Many parents ask us if there is a medical reason that make braces necessary, understandably to help justify the cost. Within the field of orthodontics, there is actually a lot of controversy regarding the boundaries between a cosmetic and medical need…
It comes as a surprise to many parents that we recommend that kids first see the orthodontist around the age of seven. Often, people think that kids don’t need braces until all or most of their permanent teeth have grown in. While this is typically the case, there are always some younger kids who require…
