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5 Ways You Can Help Young Children Avoid Needing Braces Later

Child With Braces

A mouth of metal can be avoided with these critical tips.

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It’s getting hard these days to find a kid who’s not got a mouth full of stainless steel, rubber bands or some other combination of metals and plastic materials. Children don’t like braces, and neither do parents’ pocketbooks. But what can we do if we want our children to be healthy and have attractive smiles? Here are five things.

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