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Should my dentist refer me to an orthodontist?     What is the correct age for the first orthodontic screening?     What happens at the initial examination?     What are the benefits of early treatment?     Will I need to have teeth extracted for braces?     How long does treatment last?     How often will appointments be scheduled?     Do braces hurt?     What should I do if spacers or separators are lost?     What happens if something is swallowed?     Can I return to school the same day that braces are fitted?     Can I play sports with braces?     Should I still see my family dentist?     Are there foods I cannot eat?     When is it too late for adults?     I have crowns and missing teeth. Can I wear braces?     Why an orthodontic SPECIALIST?     When to see an orthodontist.     Why orthodontic treatment?           Q: What are the benefits of early treatment? A: Early treatment may give your orthodontist the chance to: • Guide jaw growth. • Lower the risk of trauma to protruded front teeth. • Correct harmful oral habits. • Improve appearance. • Guide permanent teeth into a more favourable position. • Create a more pleasing arrangement of teeth, lips and face • Through an early orthodontic evaluation, you’ll be giving your child   the best opportunity for a healthy, beautiful smile.

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