Start by asking your child's dentist for a referral or by calling your local dental society. Also get recommendations from friends and family members whose children have had braces. Then set up a consultation with one whose office location and hours are convenient for you. Don't hesitate to shop around. Pay attention to how the orthodontist interacts with your child.
Kids are more likely to follow instructions if they like their doctor.
Further Resources American Dental Association 211 E. Chicago Ave. Pediatrics for Parents. American Family Physician. Reviewed by Alan W. Budenz, M.S., D.D.S., assistant professor of dentistry at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California. Our reviewers are members of Consumer Health Interactive's medical advisory board .