Everything You'll Need When Your Kid Gets Braces
Brace yourself and grab these items before your child gets their braces put on
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Brace Yourself
When your kid’s crooked smile is replaced with shiny new braces, they’re probably feeling a mix of excitement and sadness (goodbye, bubble gum. See you in 18 months). While braces seem like a rite of passage for kids and many of their friends will be sporting braces soon enough, there are plenty of ways you can help your kids on their braces journey, from showing them the right way to brush their teeth to having a pain reliever on hand for the days their jaw and teeth are feeling sore.
Also, kids may be bummed when they see the foods they shouldn't eat, but you can offer up the goodies and treats they can still have (no sticky candy but chocolate is still allowed!). Finally, there are a few items you’ll want to buy that will make having braces so much easier for your kids. Here are the 10 must-haves for every kiddo with braces.
