In a message dated 1/4/2003 8:25:07 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> Unfortunately when she started growing, we found her > jaw is too smal and her teeth too big, so she did end > up getting real braces at age 13. I talked to five different people who put orthodontic appliances on their kids when they were very young. All five said they would not do it if they had it to do again, based on additional problems later on + the kid's difficulty in keeping their teeth clean at the time. Sounds like you did the best thing in your situation; I'm sure there are not two cases the same and as you know, sometimes you have to parent with your gut feelings. Bob
