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by sonyg75
Thu Dec 07, 2006 4:22 pm
Forum: Parents of Kids in Braces
Topic: Is Expander another word for retainer
Replies: 4
Views: 16366

Is Expander another word for retainer

That's a silly question, anyways, my son is 9 and had braces for over 6 months. About 2 weeks ago they put in retainers top and bottom and he's having a very difficult time. He can't talk, eat, excessive saliva... I just want to cry seeing him going through all that, I mean I do understand it's very...
by sonyg75
Thu May 04, 2006 3:05 pm
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: NEW Invisalign braces and the cost?
Replies: 0
Views: 935

NEW Invisalign braces and the cost?

I'm planning on having invisalign braces just for the upper teeth. It's nothing serious work, just one of my front tooth is sticking out and want to be even. My dentist said it shouldn't take more then 6 months. Has anyone experiencde anything like this? Seems like a short period of time?!?! And how...
by sonyg75
Fri Mar 24, 2006 10:09 am
Forum: Parents of Kids in Braces
Topic: To Dadio
Replies: 0
Views: 5046

To Dadio

Well, my son he his braces on Monday and I'm telling you, it's not easy with brushing. He's 8 and not sure how old your daughter is. I don't let him brush it, he can't... It takes me about half hour + in the AM and half hour + in the morning to brush is teeth, floss and all the other stuff cuz I don...
by sonyg75
Fri Mar 24, 2006 10:02 am
Forum: Parents of Kids in Braces
Topic: 8 yr old boy new with braces - HELP
Replies: 4
Views: 7012

8 yr old boy new with braces - HELP

Hi All, My son, he's 8 yrs old. Just had his braces on Monday. He's having a really hard time. He can't chew, hard time drinking, talking... I want to know if anyone else's kid experienced something like this. I'm really worried about him. Reason he started this treatment and it might go on for 4 yr...