7 Tips for Surviving Braces

As a mom to four kids ages 5 to 15, I've already been through braces, retainers, oral surgery and a MOUTH CRANK with my kids. Yes, a mouth crank is a thing. It's called an expander and devoted mothers crank it a quarter turn each night in order to open up space in the top of kids' mouths before the braces go on. The things we do for love, right? Braces and other orthodontia are an expensive investment. It's not a lot of fun but it costs a lot of money, so make the best of it with these 7 tips. - By Kacy Faulconer

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Don't Temp Them with Corn on the Cob
Kids can still eat most food if you cut it into small bites. The big no-nos are sticky, chewy, hard candies like Laughy Taffy. Promise your kid a big candy splurge when the braces come off. You can brake that promise later because you won't have any money left for Laughy Taffy. Oh, life lessons -- So priceless!
Photo by: Babble
Don't Temp Them with Corn on the Cob
Kids can still eat most food if you cut it into small bites. The big no-nos are sticky, chewy, hard candies like Laughy Taffy. Promise your kid a big candy splurge when the braces come off. You can brake that promise later because you won't have any money left for Laughy Taffy. Oh, life lessons -- So priceless!

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