How do I tell my parents I want braces?

You could say “I understand that wearing braces can be irritating and they are expensive, but I think the long-term benefits justify it”. If you are self-conscious about an underbite or overbite, be honest about it and say something like “my overbite makes me feel self-conscious and I think getting braces would help”.

What age is perfect to get braces?

The ideal age for braces Early adolescence, or between the ages of 10 and 14, is widely considered the ideal time to get braces. That’s because preteens and younger teens have all (or nearly all) of their adult teeth in place, and their softer jawbone tissue is still quite responsive to repositioning.

Is 13 too late for braces?

The Academy of Orthodontics recommends that an orthodontic evaluation is done before age 7. Confusingly, most children are not getting braces until a later age between 11 and 13 years old as opposed to 8-10 years old.

How do I convince my parents to get me braces?

You could try asking and begging, but in our experience, it’s much easier to convince them with facts and a well-reasoned argument. With these reasons in your back pocket, you’ll be much more likely to be successful in persuading your parents to let you get braces.

Can a teen go to the dentist alone?

For routine dental procedures, such as fillings, fluoride treatment or cleaning, the minor may be left alone only if the parent or guardian has given permission and will be accessible by phone.

How do I ask my dentist for braces?

Make sure the orthodontist you select is trained and certified in the specialty and not a general dentist. One way to do this is to search his or her name at www.braces.org. Ask other specialists, such as an oral surgeon – who works with many orthodontists – for a recommendation.

How do I know if my child needs braces?

But having crooked teeth or an overbite isn’t the only sign that can indicate that braces are needed. It’s also a myth that you need to wait until all of a child’s adult teeth come in to determine if that child needs braces.

How to convince your parents that you should get braces?

If you want to make the argument to your parents that you should get braces, you ought to be sure about the benefits of braces as well as the indicators that you need them. The signs that can demonstrate you need braces include crowded or crooked teeth, gaps between your teeth, an overbite or underbite, and a crossbite.

Can you get braces with baby teeth?

In the vast majority of the cases, you will get your braces after your adult teeth come in and when you are still growing. It is a very rare circumstance that you can get braces with baby teeth. Most dentists/orthodontists do not feel the need to adjust these teeth when the adult teeth often grow in slightly different.

Do crooked teeth mean my child needs braces?

Crooked and crowded teeth are the traditional telltale sign that you or your child might need braces. But having crooked teeth or an overbite isn’t the only sign that can indicate that braces are needed. It’s also a myth that you need to wait until all of a child’s adult teeth come in to determine if that child needs braces.