Sorry, this is a property forum, right? Just on the off chance someone may have a solution to the following, or be able to recommend a forum (kids/mums/health ? forums) or info that may help.
My 12 year old daughter has an overbite which needs to be corrected for health reasons, which I have been aware of for 7 years from dental checks. I've seen an orthodontist in Perth (over the years) who said she will need a plate to bring here front teeth back. After moving I saw 2 dentists and an orthodontist in Brisbane, who all suggested she needed braces. I expressed my shock and told them I was told she would only need a plate. Still feeling like it wasn't the right decision, while in Perth I saw the same orthodontist again, just to check if her teeth had changed dramatically. He explained that braces are used for straightening, her teeth are straight and she needed her teeth to be pulled back, which would best be done with a plate. Once you have braces you run the risk of your teeth rotting with food getting stuck, so a plate is much better for teeth. If anyone has a suggestion of an orthodontist who isn't heavy on using braces unnecessary, I would extremely appreciate the tip!
My 12 year old daughter has an overbite which needs to be corrected for health reasons, which I have been aware of for 7 years from dental checks. I've seen an orthodontist in Perth (over the years) who said she will need a plate to bring here front teeth back. After moving I saw 2 dentists and an orthodontist in Brisbane, who all suggested she needed braces. I expressed my shock and told them I was told she would only need a plate. Still feeling like it wasn't the right decision, while in Perth I saw the same orthodontist again, just to check if her teeth had changed dramatically. He explained that braces are used for straightening, her teeth are straight and she needed her teeth to be pulled back, which would best be done with a plate. Once you have braces you run the risk of your teeth rotting with food getting stuck, so a plate is much better for teeth. If anyone has a suggestion of an orthodontist who isn't heavy on using braces unnecessary, I would extremely appreciate the tip!