{"id":4657,"date":"2019-05-23T23:41:50","date_gmt":"2019-05-24T03:41:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amortho.com\/faq\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T12:09:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T16:09:46","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/amortho.com\/en\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"F.A.Q."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; 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In general, the length of a treatment varies between 12 and 36 months. On average, a person wears braces for about 24-30 months. Excellent oral hygiene and assiduous attendance to regular appointments will contribute to keeping the treatment on track.   <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How often will I need to visit the orthodontist?&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#454d53&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.84)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0c71c3&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0c71c3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.13.0&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h6&#8243; title_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;13px&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|8%||8%||true&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.27)&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_right=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.48)&#8221; border_width_left=&#8221;0px&#8221; icon_color__hover=&#8221;#54e6db&#8221; icon_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_module=&#8221;3582&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover=&#8221;#00416b&#8221; border_color_all__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all__hover=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.46)&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color__hover=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; title_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; title_text_color__hover=&#8221;#454d53&#8243; border_color_bottom__hover=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; border_color_bottom__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_color__hover=&#8221;#54e6db&#8221; open_icon_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Your appointment schedule will depend on your individual treatment plan. The first appointment to install braces generally takes 1 to 2 hours. Most patients come back for adjustments every 4 to 8 weeks. These appointments can take about 20 to 30 minutes each. Sometimes, there are specific situations that require a more frequent verification.     <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What will happen if I need to postpone an appointment?&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#454d53&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.84)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0c71c3&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0c71c3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h6&#8243; title_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;13px&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|8%||8%||true&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.27)&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_right=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.48)&#8221; border_width_left=&#8221;0px&#8221; icon_color__hover=&#8221;#54e6db&#8221; icon_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_module=&#8221;3583&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover=&#8221;#00416b&#8221; border_color_all__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all__hover=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.46)&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color__hover=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; title_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; title_text_color__hover=&#8221;#454d53&#8243; border_color_bottom__hover=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; border_color_bottom__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_color__hover=&#8221;#54e6db&#8221; open_icon_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>If you must postpone an appointment, please call to inform us as soon as possible. Canceling an appointment may delay the progress of your treatment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please call us during business hours at <a href=\"tel:4502181892\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">450 218-1892<\/a>.<\/strong><strong> We will require a 48hrs (2 business days) notification for any appointment modifications\/cancellations. Fees may apply if delays are not respected.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Broken or lost retainer ?&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#454d53&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.84)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0c71c3&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0c71c3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.13.0&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h6&#8243; title_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;13px&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|8%||8%||true&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.27)&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_right=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.48)&#8221; border_width_left=&#8221;0px&#8221; icon_color__hover=&#8221;#54e6db&#8221; icon_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_module=&#8221;3584&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover=&#8221;#00416b&#8221; border_color_all__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all__hover=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.46)&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color__hover=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; title_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; title_text_color__hover=&#8221;#454d53&#8243; border_color_bottom__hover=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; border_color_bottom__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_color__hover=&#8221;#54e6db&#8221; open_icon_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>If you break or lose your retainer, call us immediately so that we can schedule an appointment to repair or redo it as the teeth may move in the meantime.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Can an orthodontic correction be done while a child still has baby teeth?&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#454d53&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.84)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0c71c3&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0c71c3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.13.0&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h6&#8243; title_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;13px&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|8%||8%||true&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.27)&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_right=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.48)&#8221; border_width_left=&#8221;0px&#8221; icon_color__hover=&#8221;#54e6db&#8221; icon_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_module=&#8221;3585&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover=&#8221;#00416b&#8221; border_color_all__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all__hover=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.46)&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color__hover=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; title_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; title_text_color__hover=&#8221;#454d53&#8243; border_color_bottom__hover=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; border_color_bottom__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_color__hover=&#8221;#54e6db&#8221; open_icon_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Yes, certain orthodontic problems are important enough to require early intervention. However, if the patient is not ready for treatment, we will keep an eye on the situation during their growth and development until they are ready to begin.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What is the ideal age for an orthodontic evaluation?&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#454d53&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.84)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0c71c3&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0c71c3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.13.0&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h6&#8243; title_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;13px&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|8%||8%||true&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.27)&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_right=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.48)&#8221; border_width_left=&#8221;0px&#8221; icon_color__hover=&#8221;#54e6db&#8221; icon_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_module=&#8221;3586&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover=&#8221;#00416b&#8221; border_color_all__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all__hover=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.46)&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color__hover=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; title_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; title_text_color__hover=&#8221;#454d53&#8243; border_color_bottom__hover=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; border_color_bottom__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_color__hover=&#8221;#54e6db&#8221; open_icon_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The Canadian Association of Orthodontists recommends an orthodontic exam as of age 7. At this age, some permanent teeth are already grown and jaw growth patterns can be analyzed and predictions made for future growth allowing us to properly identify potential orthodontic problems. But, if a developmental problem is suspected, it may be advantageous to consult with an orthodontist earlier in order to monitor your child\u2019s oral development. Certain dental occlusion problems can be intercepted, reduced or even eliminated if they are discovered early.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;I am an adult, is it too late for an orthodontic treatment?&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#454d53&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.84)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0c71c3&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0c71c3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.13.0&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h6&#8243; title_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;13px&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|8%||8%||true&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.27)&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_right=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.48)&#8221; border_width_left=&#8221;0px&#8221; icon_color__hover=&#8221;#54e6db&#8221; icon_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_module=&#8221;3587&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover=&#8221;#00416b&#8221; border_color_all__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all__hover=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.46)&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color__hover=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; title_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; title_text_color__hover=&#8221;#454d53&#8243; border_color_bottom__hover=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; border_color_bottom__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_color__hover=&#8221;#54e6db&#8221; open_icon_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Many of our patients are adults. 25% of all orthodontic patients are. Health, happiness, and self-esteem are also very important for adults. There is no age limit for orthodontic treatment; however, your teeth and gums must be in good health to begin and orthodontic treatment and be monitored throughout treatment by your general dentist. New techniques and materials, supervised by an orthodontist, such as Invisalign\u00ae transparent devices, have made treatment much less visible and much more comfortable.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Will you be able to identify the problem?&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#454d53&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.84)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0c71c3&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0c71c3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.13.0&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h6&#8243; title_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;13px&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|8%||8%||true&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.27)&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_right=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.48)&#8221; border_width_left=&#8221;0px&#8221; icon_color__hover=&#8221;#54e6db&#8221; icon_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_module=&#8221;3588&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover=&#8221;#00416b&#8221; border_color_all__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all__hover=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.46)&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color__hover=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; title_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; title_text_color__hover=&#8221;#454d53&#8243; border_color_bottom__hover=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; border_color_bottom__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_color__hover=&#8221;#54e6db&#8221; open_icon_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Yes. Dr. Archambault or Dr. Morton, and members of their team, will take an hour with you and\/or your child, during the initial consultation, to evaluate your needs and fully explain the situation. <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Will you offer a solution at the first consultation?&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#454d53&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.84)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0c71c3&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0c71c3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.13.0&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h6&#8243; title_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;13px&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|8%||8%||true&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.27)&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_right=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.48)&#8221; border_width_left=&#8221;0px&#8221; icon_color__hover=&#8221;#54e6db&#8221; icon_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_module=&#8221;3589&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover=&#8221;#00416b&#8221; border_color_all__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all__hover=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.46)&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color__hover=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; title_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; title_text_color__hover=&#8221;#454d53&#8243; border_color_bottom__hover=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; border_color_bottom__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_color__hover=&#8221;#54e6db&#8221; open_icon_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Yes. After the first evaluation of your situation, your orthodontist will take the time to answer your questions and explain the various options that are available to you.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Will I be able to afford orthodontic treatment? &#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#454d53&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.84)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0c71c3&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0c71c3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.13.0&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h6&#8243; title_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;13px&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|8%||8%||true&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.27)&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_right=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.48)&#8221; border_width_left=&#8221;0px&#8221; icon_color__hover=&#8221;#54e6db&#8221; icon_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_module=&#8221;3590&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover=&#8221;#00416b&#8221; border_color_all__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all__hover=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.46)&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color__hover=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; title_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; title_text_color__hover=&#8221;#454d53&#8243; border_color_bottom__hover=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; border_color_bottom__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_color__hover=&#8221;#54e6db&#8221; open_icon_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>We devote an hour or more to you or your child to examine and explain the orthodontic problems and possible treatment options. Please call us for more information on our consultation fees. If the orthodontist indicates that, for the time being, the situation only requires a periodic monitoring of your child\u2019s dental development, it is good to know that these follow up appointments do not entail any extra fees. <\/p>\n<p>If an orthodontic treatment is needed, the price will vary depending on the needs of the patient and the length of the treatment.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How long should I expect the first consultation to last?&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#454d53&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.84)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0c71c3&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0c71c3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.13.0&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h6&#8243; title_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;13px&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|8%||8%||true&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.27)&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_right=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.48)&#8221; border_width_left=&#8221;0px&#8221; icon_color__hover=&#8221;#54e6db&#8221; icon_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_module=&#8221;3591&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover=&#8221;#00416b&#8221; border_color_all__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all__hover=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.46)&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color__hover=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; title_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; title_text_color__hover=&#8221;#454d53&#8243; border_color_bottom__hover=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; border_color_bottom__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_color__hover=&#8221;#54e6db&#8221; open_icon_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The initial consultation will last about an hour. Your orthodontist will take the time to answer your questions and give you all of the information necessary to make an informed decision.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Do dental braces cause pain?&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#454d53&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.84)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0c71c3&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0c71c3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.13.0&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h6&#8243; title_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;13px&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|8%||8%||true&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.27)&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_right=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.48)&#8221; border_width_left=&#8221;0px&#8221; icon_color__hover=&#8221;#54e6db&#8221; icon_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_module=&#8221;3592&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover=&#8221;#00416b&#8221; border_color_all__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all__hover=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.46)&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color__hover=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; title_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; title_text_color__hover=&#8221;#454d53&#8243; border_color_bottom__hover=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; border_color_bottom__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_color__hover=&#8221;#54e6db&#8221; open_icon_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Normally, \u2018\u2019braces\u2019\u2019 do not cause pain. However, after certain adjustment visits, the teeth may be sensitive and cause some discomfort for a few days. In this case, following the recommendations of your orthodontist, medications such as Advil or Tylenol may provide relief Most patients experience only minor discomfort after adjustment visits for a few days.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Do I need to see my dentist while I am wearing braces?&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#454d53&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.84)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0c71c3&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0c71c3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.13.0&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h6&#8243; title_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;13px&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|8%||8%||true&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.27)&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_right=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.48)&#8221; border_width_left=&#8221;0px&#8221; icon_color__hover=&#8221;#54e6db&#8221; icon_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_module=&#8221;3596&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover=&#8221;#00416b&#8221; border_color_all__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all__hover=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.46)&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color__hover=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; title_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; title_text_color__hover=&#8221;#454d53&#8243; border_color_bottom__hover=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; border_color_bottom__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_color__hover=&#8221;#54e6db&#8221; open_icon_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Yes, dental examinations by your dentist are important while you are wearing braces. Your dentist will determine the interval of your exams, prevention and cleaning appointments. Usually, an appointment with your dentist is required every 6 months.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Are there any foods that I can\u2019t eat while I am wearing braces?&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#454d53&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.84)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0c71c3&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0c71c3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.13.0&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h6&#8243; title_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;13px&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|8%||8%||true&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.27)&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_right=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.48)&#8221; border_width_left=&#8221;0px&#8221; icon_color__hover=&#8221;#54e6db&#8221; icon_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_module=&#8221;3597&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover=&#8221;#00416b&#8221; border_color_all__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all__hover=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.46)&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color__hover=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; title_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; title_text_color__hover=&#8221;#454d53&#8243; border_color_bottom__hover=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; border_color_bottom__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_color__hover=&#8221;#54e6db&#8221; open_icon_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Yes, as soon as the treatment begins, we will explain and provide a list of foods to avoid, for example, chewing on ice, hard candy, raw uncut vegetables and sweet sticky foods (such as caramel). You can avoid extra appointments to repair damaged or broken braces by following these recommendations.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Can I still practice sports or play wind instruments when I am wearing braces?&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#454d53&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.84)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0c71c3&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0c71c3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.13.0&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h6&#8243; title_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;13px&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|8%||8%||true&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.27)&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_right=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.48)&#8221; border_width_left=&#8221;0px&#8221; icon_color__hover=&#8221;#54e6db&#8221; icon_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_module=&#8221;3598&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover=&#8221;#00416b&#8221; border_color_all__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all__hover=&#8221;rgba(0,65,107,0.46)&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color__hover=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; title_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; title_text_color__hover=&#8221;#454d53&#8243; border_color_bottom__hover=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; border_color_bottom__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_color__hover=&#8221;#54e6db&#8221; open_icon_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Yes, if you practice a sport that involves contact, we strongly recommend wearing a mouthguard. 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