General - FAQs

1) Does treatment hurt?
2) What does orthodontic treatment cost?
3) How long does treatment take?
4) How often are the appointments ?
5) Will I need time off school or work?
6) What do I do if my brace breaks?
7) What can I do if my brace rubs?
8) What can I do if the brace hurts?
9) Will treatment affect my speech?
10) I play a woodwind / brass instrument. Will it affect my playing?
11) If I need to have teeth removed, who will do this?
12) What type of braces are available?
13) What do I do about contact sports?
14) What happens at the end of active treatment?
15) Will I still need to go to my regular Dentist?
16) Will the brace damage my teeth?
17) I don't want my braces to show?