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.
For a large variety of reasons many kids need braces to achieve a bright straight smile. Dr. Jeff Holt from Kids Dental talks about why young kids need braces to help prevent tooth decay, heart disease and other health problems along with improving self esteem and confidence. There are a number of reasons starting this process at a young age may be beneficial to a child.