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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nIf you are told that your child could benefit\nfrom braces, you may feel that they will be sulky with you for the rest of your\nlife if you have one fitted. But, there are many advantages to your child\nwearing a brace in their younger years and, we promise, they will thank you for\nit later!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At\nAura Dental<\/strong>, we are proud of the\northodontic options that we can provide for our younger patients. Our dentist St John\u2019s Wood<\/a> and the\nrest of our team have helped thousands of children get straighter smiles, and\nwe can attest to the many advantages that this treatment can offer in the short\nand long term. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So what are some of the advantages of your child\nundertaking braces with our dentist St John\u2019s Wood<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Better nutrition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Your child will eat most of what you give them.\nBut, when they are out and about or at school, the position of their teeth may\ncreate issues for them. As a result, they may be passing up on healthier food\noptions such as fruits and vegetables in lieu of chips and softer foods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When our dentist St John\u2019s Wood<\/strong>\nfits a brace and your child’s teeth start to straighten, they will find it easier\nto bite into and chew harder foods, thus improving their overall nutrition.\nGreat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Clearer speech<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It is amazing how big a role our teeth play in\nour speech. If your child has an overbite, we are willing to bet that they have\nissues pronouncing the \u2018th\u2019 and \u2018s\u2019 sounds. If they have an underbite, they may\nstruggle with pronouncing the letter \u2018l\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With a brace, we can correct these issues and\nthus, as their teeth realign, their speech will become clearer and their\nconfidence will improve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Improved oral health<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Misaligned teeth are harder to brush; it is a\nfact of life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If your child has complex misalignments, they may\nregularly need fillings or fluoride sealants to protect their teeth against\ndecay. So, being fitted with a brace will make it easier for them to brush and\nclean their teeth, improving their dental health in the long run. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Better long term physical health<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Following on from misaligned teeth being harder\nto brush, should your child not have their teeth straightened, they may develop\na higher incidence of plaque in their mouth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Excessive levels of plaque have been linked to\nserious health issues like heart disease, cancer and even strokes. So, by\nstraightening your child’s teeth and making it easier for them to clean out\nplaque deposits, you will actually be ensuring better physical health for the\nrest of their life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Improved confidence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n And of course, what better way to set your child\nup for a happier life than by improving their self-esteem with a straight,\nhealthier smile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Children who have their teeth straightened using\na brace earlier in life often report higher levels of confidence when they\nreach their teenage years and beyond. Remember, for those under the age of 18\nyears, orthodontic work is free in the UK so, it won\u2019t cost you a penny!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Getting your child to attend a dental checkup can feel like a challenge at the best of times. If you are told that your child could benefit from braces, you may feel that they will be sulky with you for the rest of your life if you have one fitted. 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