The Ultimate Guide to Braces

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BILL MARTIN, DMD, grew up in Gainesville, Florida, and has over thirty years of experience in orthodontics. He established Martin Orthodontics in 1979 and has helped create beautiful smiles for over thirty thousand children ever since. He is an expert in breathing disorders, sleep disorders, and overall physical and cognitive growth in children.

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Learn What New Orthodontics Can Do For Your Child
Your child's smile is important. Poorly aligned teeth or jaws can affect your child growing up around peers--and they can even impact his or her careers later in life. Significant medical problems can also occur due to a lack of a straight smile, including chronic migraines, gum disease, and infections. So, what's the solution, then? Where does an orthodontist come into play?
The Ultimate Guide to Braces: A Parent's Guide to the New Orthodontics will teach you all you need to know about the inner workings and recommendations of an orthodontist, including: -signs you or your child need to see an orthodontist -how New Orthodontics can not only impact your child's social life, but overall health -what you can expect from an initial consultation and exam -the best treatment options for your child's problems
There is nothing more joyful than a child's smile--learn what you can do to help yours obtain a great smile they can carry forever!

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FOREWORD: FROM THE FOUNDER OF MARTIN ORTHODONTICS AND MARTIN KIDS DENTAL HEALTH TEAM WHY IS MY CHILD S SMILE SO IMPORTANT? WHY DO KIDS NEED BRACES? WHY NOT JUST A DENTIST? WHY AN ORTHODONTIST? CHOOSE A HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL ORTHODONTIST WHAT CAN I EXPECT AT THE INITIAL CONSULTATION AND EXAM? SHOULDN T THERE BE A GUARANTEE? HOW TO GET MORE INFORMATION HOW TO PAY FOR ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT AND BRACES AIRWAY ORTHODONTICS & YOUR CHILD S PEAK PERFORMANCE WHAT ARE THE TREATMENT OPTIONS? HOW DIFFICULT IS LIVING WITH BRACES LIFE AFTER BRACES: RETAINERS LET S CELEBRATE! WHAT ABOUT MY SMILE? FAQ RESOURCES ABOUT THE AUTHOR THE NEXT STEP: YOUR CUSTOMIZED SMILE ANALYSIS