Re: X-bite in 8 year old boy and oil pulling

[Guest guest]

Thanks, . I will check into the pedondtist options in our area. We are not

anti-braces, but just not so young. We already have issues with oral hygiene and

I fear 18 months of additional crooks and crannies will lead to cavities.

So far, our best option is with a orthodontist who wants to use a removable

appliance. A shwartz, maybe the same thing you are speaking of.

Thanks again- Kelli

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> What I know is, some movement and correction of can be achieved with dental

> appliances by a general Dentist or by a Pedodontist who has further training

> in Ortho. It's really done a lot. If it were my child, I would start with

> a Pedodontist who knows Ortho If it does require more work he/she will tell

> you. The Pedo. I worked for had a lab right in his office where he made

> appliances for the easier cases. He also referred to orthodontists when the

> case was more severe.

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> With a crowded upper jaw, don't be to disappointed if braces are in your

[Guest guest]

Kelli,

My son had a very narrow jaw, just like his uncle who had 5 permanent teeth

removed to make room for his teeth. He had 3 teeth come in and there was

absolutely no room for a fourth as the space was filled. He had an expander put

in and the teeth dropped down nicely. Think he was about 8 at the time. As I

recall, braces later on would have been much more involved. Our orthodontist was

a bit ahead of many other orthodontists who just practiced the traditional way

with not a lot of curiosity or investigative outlook.

Worked out great for him—beautiful teeth now.

[Guest guest]

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Thank you for your words of reassurance. I'm not one to " practice the

traditional way with not a lot of curiosity or investigative outlook " either, so

I suppose I question the method and motivation of every allopathic doctor we

have to see !

I was hoping for a home remedy or easy fix, but alas, I will tap out the

feelings of mistrust and anxiety. Thanks to everyone who responded.

Onward and upward,

Kelli

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> Kelli,

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> My son had a very narrow jaw, just like his uncle who had 5 permanent teeth

removed to make room for his teeth. He had 3 teeth come in and there was

absolutely no room for a fourth as the space was filled. He had an expander put

in and the teeth dropped down nicely. Think he was about 8 at the time. As I

recall, braces later on would have been much more involved. Our orthodontist was

a bit ahead of many other orthodontists who just practiced the traditional way

with not a lot of curiosity or investigative outlook.

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> Worked out great for him—beautiful teeth now.

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