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How do i tell my dentist to give me an appointment to the orthodontist ?

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Just Ask: If you are unhappy with the look of your teeth and want them straighter, ask your dentist for a referral to an orthodontic specialist. Only an orthodontic specialist has spent 2-3 year after dental school to concentrate soley on the treatment of malocclusions. If he won't refer you to one, ask friends for a recommendation.

Answered 2/9/2015

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Call: Unless you have the type of insurance that requires referral from the gp to a specialist, you don't need your dentist to give you anything. Just pick up the phone and call the orthodontist's office directly. They will be pleased to help you resolve your concerns.

Answered 3/11/2014

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You can: geting a dental recommendation is always a good idea,however most orthodontist will see new patients without one

Answered 2/1/2015

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