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    7 Tips for Surviving Braces

    By | Team Mom – Wed, Oct 3, 2012 5:21 PM EDT

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    You might love that crooked grin, but parents don't know when kids need dental work. Even if their teeth look straight, your kids' teeth can be crowded and bites ... more 
    Photo by: Babble
    Ask an Orthodontist
    You might love that crooked grin, but parents don't know when kids need dental work. Even if their teeth look straight, your kids' teeth can be crowded and bites can be off--causing issues like headaches in the future. Your dentist can recommend a good orthodontist. And by "good" I mean "rich."
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    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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