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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 happens at the initial examination? A: The first appointment involves an assessment and examination from which it can be determined whether the patient can benefit from orthodontic treatment and whether or not it is the optimal time for treatment. If treatment is indicated at this time, the patient or parent will be informed of this and asked whether they wish to progress further. The next step involves the gathering of information to make a diagnosis and formulate a treatment plan. This involves taking radiographs, photographs and a digital scan of the mouth. A further appointment, a case discussion, will then be scheduled to discuss the treatment and all aspects related to it in detail.

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