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Common Questions
All about orthodontic care
- What are the signs or symptoms of orthodontic problems?
- At what age should my child be screened?
- How does orthodontic treatment work?
- Will teeth straighten out as they grow?
- Can you be too old for braces?
- Can orthodontic correction occur while a child has baby teeth?
- Why should I choose an orthodontic specialist?
- Does my family dentist have to schedule my appointment with the orthodontist?
- How do I schedule an appointment for an initial exam?
- What will happen at the initial examination appointment?
- What are the phases of treatment?
- Will my child need full braces if he/she has Phase I treatment?
- Will my child need a palate expander?
- Will I need to have teeth extracted for braces?
- Can I still have braces if I have missing teeth or crowns?
- Does orthodontic treatment hurt?
- What is full, or comprehensive, orthodontic treatment?
- How long does orthodontic treatment take?
- How much will braces cost? Are financing options available? How does my insurance work?
- How often will I have appointments?
- Can I schedule all of my appointments after school?
- Can I drop my child off for an appointment?
- Can I return to school the day I receive my braces?
- Do you give shots?
- Will braces interfere with playing sports
- Will braces interfere with playing musical instruments?
- Do you use recycled braces?
- Do I need to see my family dentist while in braces?
- Are there foods I cannot eat while I have braces?
- How often should I brush my teeth while in braces?
- What is an emergency appointment? How are those handled?