Curiosity. It’s something that’s present in every single child. They look at the world with new eyes, fresh ideas, and questions about everything. rnrnWe know that the first time the older child comes home with braces, the younger children immediately start asking questions. “Why is there metal on your teeth?” “What’s wrong with your mouth?” “Does it hurt?” “Do I have to get those?”rnrnThis is why Dr. Bryan Hicks and his team of orthodontics professionals created the Ortho Patient Sibling Program, or [link url=https://www.bhicksortho.com/programs-newcomers.php/]the Newcomer’s Program[/link]. It’s the perfect way for younger siblings to come in, see exactly what’s going on every time their older sibling visits us, and get answers to all their questions.rnrnWe’ll take a look at their teeth and their bite, giving a free consultation about the best ways to take care of their mouth. We’ve been asked every question you can think of (and many you can’t) and we’re ready to answer anything they want to know. We can also give them some suggestions on how to take care of their teeth as they get older.rnrnWhy do we do this? First, we want your children to feel comfortable and confident when they come to see us. Changes can be scary, especially for children, and by making orthodontics in Vancouver, or anywhere in the Lower Mainland, more accessible and open, we know that we’re removing some of that fear.rnrnSecond, we’re parents too, and we know what it’s like to answer that barrage of questions. Why not get the answers from the experts?rnrnFinally, if the younger sibling ends up becoming a new orthodontics patient down the road, this visit will make his first appointment a stress-free trip for the parents as well as the child.rnrnSo the next time you bring in your child to get his or her braces checked, make an appointment for your younger children and let us answer those tough questions.rn
