1. Is it required that my family dentist schedule my appointment with the orthodontist?

2. At what age should I schedule an appointment for an orthodontic screening?

3. How much will braces cost? Are financing options available? How does my insurance work?

4. How do I schedule an appointment for an initial exam?

5. What will happen at the initial examination appointment?

6. What will I learn from the initial examination?

7. Will I need to have teeth extracted for braces?

8. How long will it take to complete treatment?

9. How often will I have appointments?

10. Can I schedule all of my appointments after school?

11. Can I drop my child off for an appointment?

12. Do braces hurt?

13. Can I return to school the day I receive my braces?

14. Can I get a school excuse for my visits?

15. Do you give shots?

16. Can I still play sports?

17.Can I still play a musical instrument with braces?

18. Do I need to see my family dentist while in braces?

19. Are there foods I cannot eat while I have braces?

20. How often should I brush my teeth while in braces?

21. What is an emergency appointment? How are those handled?

22. Can orthodontic correction occur while a child has baby teeth?

23. What is Phase One (early) Treatment?

24. Will my child need full braces if he/she has Phase One treatment?

25. Will my child need an expander?

26. Is it too late to have braces if I am already an adult?

27. Can I wear braces even though I have crowns and missing teeth?

28. Why should you choose an orthodontic specialist?

Office Hours

M-Th 8:00-12:30, 2:00-5:00

Office Phone

803-739-1600 (West Columbia Office)

803-534-9555 (Orangeburg Office)