If your little one’s smile isn’t straight, chances are
that braces are in the future. For some
children, early intervention is needed.
And that means getting braces while still fairly young. For our littlest patients in Hanover, braces
give them more responsibility than many of them have ever had before. Before you seek treatment, it is important
that you work to prepare your child for how life is going to change once they
are wearing braces.
Sometimes
Teeth and Gums will Feel Sore
Getting braces can be very scary for little ones, and
you do not want to lie and tell them that it will be completely painless. The truth is that while Glen
Allen Invisalign extreme pain isn’t part of the process, our
Hanover orthodontics practice will tell you that slight soreness is
normal.
How your child will handle this discomfort will vary—and
you as the parent know how well your child responds to pain. To prepare your child, perhaps talk about
other times when he or she has experienced slight soreness—perhaps after trying
a new sport or the day after getting a shot.
Make sure to keep fear out of it.
And know that simple pain relievers will treat this quite
effectively.
Clean
Teeth are More Important Than Ever
Clean teeth are always important, braces or not. But once the braces are placed, it becomes
more important than ever. There are many
tiny places for food and other unwanted items to hide in braces. If not cleaned correctly, this can lead to
staining and even cavities or gum disease.
And any damage to the teeth can compromise the effectiveness of
treatment.
Our Hanover Glen Allen Orthodontics team will take the time
to explain to your child exactly how to brush and floss with the braces in
place, but it is important that you stress to your child just how vital this
care is. Work on making it part of the
daily routine and try to make it fun; we find that our youngest Hanover braces
patients love it when their parents play music during their brushing and
flossing routine.
Saying
No to Problem Foods
Out of all the things our little braces patients
struggle with, this is easily the most difficult for them. It isn’t easy to say no to a food you really
want and many kids share food while at the lunch table. We recommend talking with your child about
how important it is to keep their braces in good shape and to also help them
practice how to politely turn their friends down when they offer them problem
treats.
If you have any questions about how to help your child
adjust to life with braces, simply give us a call. We are always happy to help our patients in
any way we can.
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