If you are thinking that your child needs braces, you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed. You have many questions and when you look online the choices seem endless. First, breath! Ask your friends what pediatric dentist they go to. Ask them who their orthodontist is. Then, look online for reviews. Reviews from other parents, like yourself, is the right place to start.
Does your child NEED braces? These are the reasons that braces are used:
Correct the growth of your child's jaw to help the permanent teeth come in straight
Regulate the width of the upper and lower arches
Create more space for crowded teeth
Avoid the need for permanent tooth extractions later in life
Correct thumb sucking
Help improve minor speech problems
Once you choose a dentist, they'll examine your child and create a treatment plan. The length of treatment depends on age, treatment method, and how minor or severe your child's case is. A big factor in a successful treatment is YOU and your child! The more involved and diligent you are, the more efficient the treatment will be. My recommendation is to contact Hampton Roads Pediatric Dentistry. They treat patients on bth the Southside and the Peninsula and they specialize in children's heathly smiles.
About Hampton Roads Pediatric Dentisty:
They work hard to treat our patients the same way that all of us would like to be treated: with respect, professionalism, and sensitivity toward individual needs. Call one of their offices, below, or learn more, at their website.
Newport News 757-240-5711
Williamsburg 757-259-9703
Hampton 757-838-0800
Chesapeake 757-547-2134
Portsmouth 757-397-9801
Virginia Beach 757-495-7866