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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  1. Ask an Orthodontist
  2. Start in Grade School
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  4. Get a WaterPik
  5. Fight Canker Sores
  6. Don't Temp Them with Corn on the Cob
  7. Tylenol after Tightening

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  1. Ask an Orthodontist
  2. Start in Grade School
  3. Save Your Money
  4. Get a WaterPik
  5. Fight Canker Sores
  6. Don't Temp Them with Corn on the Cob
  7. Tylenol after Tightening