Does Your Child Really Need Braces?
As a parent, it is your responsibility to make sure your child receives necessary medical care, which includes dental care. But, that does not mean just because a doctor or dentist recommends something, you are under any obligation to provide it for your child. So, if youf dentist recommends you child get braces to straighten his or her teeth, the decision to do so is ultimately up to you. For this reason, you need to determine if you agree with the dentist's treatment recommendations.