Listed below are the 10 most frequently asked questions we receive from our patients.

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1. How long will Orthodontic treatment take?
The length of treatment depends upon the severity of the problem. 6 to 30 months is possible.

2. How much does the treatment cost?
The cost of treatment will vary according to whether one or both arches of teeth need treatment; how severe the problem is; the type of braces chosen; and whether there are alternatives to braces. A detailed quotation is given at the consultation visit. The cost of treatment is broken down over the course of treatment to make payment easier.

3. How often do I need to have my braces adjusted?
Adjustment visits, once braces are in place, are short appointments that occur 3 to 8 weeks apart. Dr. Saacks uses the latest generation of wire technology in his practice, which allows fewer adjustments and greater comfort, while achieving superior results in the same, or lesser time frame.

4. Will I need to have teeth removed?
In some cases teeth may need to be removed in order to make enough room to fit crowded teeth into position. Fortunately, modern Orthodontics involves a much lower requirement to remove teeth, and, if treated at the correct age, teeth may only need to be removed in 10 to 15 percent of cases.

5. Do braces hurt?
The majority of patients experience slight discomfort when their braces are first fitted and then a day or two after each adjustment.

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