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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: Will I need to have teeth extracted for braces? A: Once a detailed analysis of the diagnostic records has been carried out, the case discussion will be held and this issue addressed. Sometimes the extraction of teeth is necessary to carry out orthodontic treatment in the patients best interests. Othodontists do not take the decision to extract teeth lightly but in certain instances this cannot be avoided if treatment is to be carried out correctly.

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