For kids and teens, back-to-school plans often involve getting more gear – a new backpack and lunchbox, fresh folders and three-ring binders, a slick pencil holder and cool pen case… and maybe even a shiny lacrosse stick, unmuddied soccer cleats…
As an orthodontist, I regularly consult with adults who are considering orthodontic treatment for themselves or their children. Many of them have not had much reason to think about orthodontics since their own experiences as teenagers. Thankfully, treatment options have…
The most common image people have for orthodontic treatment is of teenagers wearing braces on their teeth. The majority of children will not need orthodontics until their late adolescence or early teen years, but for a small group early orthodontics…
There’s no getting around it. Our teen years can be our most awkward and self-conscious, and wearing metal braces can compound that. In fact, research shows that 40 percent of teens say wearing metal braces would have or has had…
