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… Overview The cosmetic aspects of scoliosis and the braces used to treat it may greatly affect a child or … find wearing a brace devastating to their self-image. Most braces should be worn for 20 hours a day or more, usually … hours as their doctors recommend. They don't like how the braces look or feel. Also, wearing a brace may limit …
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… the child's skeleton stops growing. Two common types of braces include the: CTLSO, which stands for … and can be hidden by clothing better than the CTLSO can be. Braces are not effective for curves greater than 50 degrees. How Well It Works Most research on using braces for scoliosis has focused on idiopathic scoliosis. In …
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… cups, and sliding shorts for baseball and softball. Braces include wrist guards for snowboarding and inline … cups, and sliding shorts for baseball and softball. Braces include wrist guards for snowboarding and inline …
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… This treatment works best during a child's growth spurts . Braces or other devices can be used to slowly move the teeth … can also help move a child's jaw into the right position. Braces or other devices can straighten an adult's teeth too. … tend to drift out of place, even after treatment with braces. So you may need to wear a device in your mouth …
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