Will treatment affect my speech?
With a removable brace, it is likely that your speech will be affected for the first few days. Most people have very few problems after this time. A removable brace should be worn as instructed. If it is continually removed, then it is unlikely that the speech will adapt. Hidden Lingual braces can take a few days to adapt but   with normal fixed braces there is normally little or no change in speech.                                                                                                                                                                                                  BACK

I play a woodwind / brass instrument. Will it affect my playing?
Most people have no problems, whilst others will be affected for the whole course of treatment. This needs to be borne in mind when starting a course of treatment.                                                                                                                                                   BACK

If I need to have teeth removed, who will do this?
We will write a letter to your general Dentist, who will arrange for teeth to be removed, usually under a local anaesthetic. If the extractions are likely to be more complicated, your Orthodontist may refer you to a specialist dental surgeon (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon). Most extractions are (done) at the Dentist with local anaesthetic to make the procedure painless.                                                                                                      BACK

More information

http://www.bos.org.uk/homepage.htm
http://www.dentalhealth.org.uk/faqs/leafletdetail.php?LeafletID=29
http://www.aso.org.au/Index.htm
http://www.braces.org/