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Thunder Bay Dentist Shares How to Help Your Child
Overcome the Fear of Getting Braces
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For a tween or teen the thought of having to get
braces can be fearful for them. They often hear
various myths and stories from their peers that
result in misconceptions about the actual
processes and procedures
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What they might not know is orthodontics have
advanced and there are alternative options to
traditional braces, like Invisalign.
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It is important to discuss what fears your child
might have and work with your dentist to
alleviate their fears, so they are put at ease
and can look forward to a beautiful smile with
straightened teeth once the treatment is
completed.
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One of the more common fears tweens and teens
have is the fear of the unknown. They can be
fearful of not understanding what is going to
happen,
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the types of instruments used by the dentist and
other processes required to prepare their teeth
for Invisalign or traditional braces. Parents can
help by discussing known fears with the dentist
ahead of time,
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so the dentist can explain everything to your
child to help better educate them about the
procedure and overcome this fear.
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Another common fear has to do with feeling
embarrassed after getting braces. Tweens and
teens can be overly sensitive to cosmetic changes
that will make them look different from their
friends and peers.
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Pointing out getting braces is something many
kids their age will also have to go through can
help. You could also mention improving their
smiles is nothing to be embarrassed about.
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Furthermore, if you opt for Invisalign instead of
traditional braces, they are clear, so they are
not as easily noticed.
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Some tweens and teens are fearful of anticipated
pain from having braces. Their peers, who already
have braces may have told them it is painful to
get them tightened, cleaned, and other such
stories.
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However, there is relatively very little to no
pain whatsoever, as the processes used gently
realign the teeth. For gum discomfort, talk to
your dentist about numbing gels that can be used
at home.
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The thought of the actual length of time needed
to realign the teeth can seem like an eternity to
tweens and teens. Overcoming this concern can be
accomplished by discussing a year
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or two is not that long of time, compared to the
60-plus years they will get to enjoy their
beautiful smile once the treatment is completed.
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If you child has the fear of not being able to
eat their favourite foods or worries about food
potentially getting caught in their braces, they
might be a good candidate for Invisalign.
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With Invisalign, they can remove the clear
alignment cups from their teeth while they eat,
so they do not have to give up their favourite
foods and just need to brush their teeth after
eating before putting the cups back into their
mouth.
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For additional tips and suggestions on how to
help your child overcome the fears of getting
braces, or to learn more about Invisalign,
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please feel free to call Oasis Family Dental at
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appointment.   Source- http//www.oasisfamilyde
ntal.ca/fear-getting-braces/
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