Braces are more then just a pain in the mouth...

have you talked to the dentist about it? how about your GP?

In doing some quick research I found these facts and points of interest: Does she swim in an ocean or lake? If so you might get her some ear plugs. The reason I ask is that you can get bacteria from contaminated water that causes the ear infections. And, I am sure you know some people are prone to get these infections more than others. This can also be a symptom of MPS 1 Disease and I am adding a link here for you: http://www.mps1disease.com/en/patients/about/signs-and-symptoms.aspx?gclid=CO25weSzo6gCFQwFbAodxTVYHw (look at the last listed symptom) Be sure the child is well hydrated and practicing good hygiene (washing of hands often and not being around sick people). And strengthen their immune system with Vitamin C and L-Lysine(an amino acid). Giving antibiotics is said not to help ear infections. Second hand smoke? What are the causes for a middle ear infection? A middle ear infection is usually caused by blockage of the Eustachian tubes – narrow passages that connect each middle ear to the upper throat (just behind the nose). A simple cold or an upper respiratory tract infection can lead to swelling of these tubes (enough to become blocked), and may result in trapped fluid inside the middle ear, a fertile media for bacterial growth. Middle ear infections may occur at any age. However, young children are more susceptible to middle ear infections. The Eustachian tubes in children are small and anatomically closer to the nose, a factor that renders infection transmission easier. Hope it helps!

hi opinionatedlady I cannot see how braces could cause an ear infection at all. I think its more likely she had a low grade infectipn and it never quite cleared up. I really would take her to an eye ear and throat specialist to find out whats really causing the ear infecton. otherwise it will keep on going. I am no doctor but if you were going to a doctor and these infections kept coming back I would really change doctors as ear infections can be cured so he is missing something or she does not take all of her antibiotic. you must keep taking the medication as prescribed even after the infection stops until you use up all the antibiotic up. good luck a nd God bless too.

I had braces for 2years too but never had the ear infection. I think you should talk to the doctor about it. Braces is annoying :/ I couldn't eat foods that I wanted and had this huge list of what not to eat. I also couldn't eat properly for a few days after it got adjusted and that was like once a month. While eating, even if the spoon slightly hit my teeth, it felt like dying. I'm so glad it's alll over now.