The Anti-Inflammatory Diet. Systemic inflammation, as noted previously, causes elevated cortisol levels. If we can naturally decrease inflammation in the body and minimize stress, decreased cortisol levels should follow, resulting in decreased chronic disease risk and improved wellness.
The orthodontist can decide whether your child does indeed need braces and which devices would be best. There's no set age for a child's first orthodontist visit â some kids go when they're 6, some kids go when they're 10, and some go while they're teens. Even adults can need orthodontic treatment. Many orthodontists say kids should see an orthodontist once their permanent teeth start coming in, around age 7.
Besides traditional metal braces ($3,000-$7,000) your child may also have the option of: 1  Ceramic braces. Ceramic braces work the same way that metal braces do, but the brackets and wiring of ceramic braces are clear or teeth-colored, making them less noticeable than metal braces. 2  Lingual braces.