DD11 is having braces in another few months. She has had a review recently with the orthodonist and it was decided this is the best thing to do to fix her teeth which are a little crooked due to over crowding. I was not expecting them to put them on her so soon.

Now my concern is at 11 and she is very immature for her age will she be able to look after her teeth correctly with the added stuff she needs to do to keep them clean etc. I want whats best for her and she is already not happy with her teeth so I'm happy to fix them especially before she gets to an age where appearance is more important to her then it currently is.

So for others with kids with braces how do they manage (well or not) or for anyone that had them themselves was it an inconvenience or just another thing? Also with the retainers did you wear them for the length of time recommended? I am also worried I'll pay all this $$$ and I wont beable to keep her wearing her retainers so her teeth will move.