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Believe it or not, many kids want braces nowadays. The Australian Society of Orthodontists (ASO) reports that 7 out of 10 kids react with happiness or excitement when they learn they need braces.

Many studies illustrate the power of your smile when it comes to first impressions. In a recent study, it was found that 48 percent of adults believe a person’s smile is the most memorable featureafter meeting them for the first time.

While it may seem excessive to have a seven-year-old child in braces, treating development issues early, allows the orthodontist to prevent more serious problems from developing later on.

Orthodontic treatment can transform your smile and your life.
Examples of poor bites and explanation of how they affect teeth function and facial aesthetics are given in the following video:

Plaque is build up around bands and braces. Our objective is to remove the plaque and maintain healthy teeth and gums.

How common is this habit and when should it stop? How can we stop the habit?

Finger sucking is a natural reflex that may begin whilst in-utero. Parents should be assured that a sucking habit is considered to be a normal feature of a baby’s or young child’s development.