The dentist keeps sending my daughter away because he won’t give her braces as there are still baby teeth. Why?

Q. my 12 yr 6mth old daughter has been approved for braces to pull back and straighten her top teeth but the dentist keeps sending her away for six mths at a time as she still has baby teeth firmly in !Some of her class mates have baby teeth and braces so obviously we are wondering why ?(she has 3 on eitherside on top and 2 on the bottom left) thanks for your input.,
A. Your current orthodontist is within the mainstream of current thinking. Most cases are delayed untill all the teeth can be assessed. Hope this helps Rob
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April 27th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Maisie Says :

my 13 YO daughter has 8 baby teeth left her 2 front bottom baby teeth have no adult teeth to come thru – she needs braces top and bottom – should we have her teeth pulled (not the 2 front ones) to encourage the adult teeth down? how long can we wait? her teeth are very crooked.

April 29th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Sonal Says :

I got 4 baby teeth and i want to get braces is it possible?

April 29th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
cruela Says :

I am afraid I would need more information than this but I recommend seeing your dentist and asking for an orthodontist appointment.

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