Patient Education Blog

At Miler Orthodontics, we know that wearing braces can be considered a major blocker to certain social and comfort elements for many people. Both for child and adult braces, some people choose to smile less or feel like they have to separate themselves from social interactions while they’re wearing these products. Not only do we provide modern options like ceramic braces that can often come off sooner than traditional ones, we’re also here to give you or your child some of the right tactics to help ensure that braces remain in the mouth for the shortest possible period. Here are some tips.

There are several areas of child dentistry that can lead to anxiety for children, and braces for kids represents one of the primary areas here. At Miler Orthodontics, our orthodontists are well trained in practices that can help keep your child comfortable and without stress before receiving braces. As a parent, you can also be of great help here. Here are a few simple tips we generally offer to involve your child in the conversation and help prepare them for receiving braces.