These days, more and more people are seeking a straighter smile—and if you’re a parent, you might be seeking orthodontic treatment for your child! It’s easy to understand how braces can benefit one’s teeth in terms of appearance, but the treatment also comes with numerous oral health benefits. This means that in many cases, it can be covered to some extent by dental insurance plans! Continue reading below to learn more about dental insurance and pediatric orthodontic treatment, and why you shouldn’t wait to get your child braces—for the sake of their smile and the benefit of your wallet!

One of the biggest milestones our young children go through is teething, the process in which their teeth erupt from their gums and begin assisting them with biting, chewing, speaking, and more. During this process, the back teeth—also known as second molars or two-year molars—can generally cause some challenges for children; mainly discomfort. Continue reading to learn more from your dentist about two-year molars and some signs that indicate their eruption, along with a few ways you can help your little one deal with any teething-related discomfort.