What will happen on my visit?

1. Initial visit and examination
Your first visit will give you the opportunity to discuss your concerns and problems with the Orthodontist. It will consist of a preliminary evaluation and a discussion regarding treatment, if it is necessary. Diagnostic records (x-rays, photos and impressions) may also be taken to determine the complexity of the problem. These also help the Orthodontist to draw up a treatment plan for you.

2. The second visit
Sometimes a second visit may be necessary to fully evaluate your treatment plan, which will be discussed in detail (what is involved in treatment, what results you can expect, how long treatment will take, and of course, how much it will cost).

3. Periodic Visits
Regular visits to your Orthodontist are a necessary part of successful treatment. Normally you will need to visit the practice every four to eight weeks to monitor your progress and adjust your braces.

4. Follow Up
Retention - the term given to the final phase of your treatment. The braces are gone…..I'm finished! Well not quite. Your retainers are designed to hold your teeth in their new positions until your bone, gums and muscles adapt to the new teeth positions. The retention period is an important part of your overall treatment and should not be neglected!

5. How long will it take?
It all depends. No two patients are the same, and, likewise, no two Orthodontic treatments are the same. Braces may be on for between 6 months and 24 months, or longer depending on the severity of the problem, co-operation of the patient, the age of the patient, and the degree of movement that can be achieved. Beautiful smiles take time so you must expect to be patient during treatment.

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