In Reply to: Braces in Bali posted by cazzxf on Saturday, 28. June 2008 at 07:27 Bali Time:
definitely wouldn't be an option for me. all my three children had braces and the treatment is ongoing. My orth sed that retaining afterwards is vital and longterm. if your child needs to have braces again then something wasn't done properly. either the braces were removed too early by the orth or the retaining process afterwards wasn't strict. Teeth are always moving long into adulthood and depending on the treatment (how much straightning was needed) teeth will revert back to where they were if not held in place by retainers. My orth actual sed that retainers should be considered a lifelong treatment. I know my children don't wear them as often but every now and again put them on to keep things in place. They are well into their 20's now and have had a slight movement. serious thought i think