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What happens on your first visit to the orthodontist?
The orthodontist will examine your teeth, mouth, and jaws. They may ask you to open wide or bite your teeth together and might ask about whether you have problems chewing or swallowing or whether your jaws ever click or pop when you open your mouth.
What should I ask at my first orthodontist appointment?
8 Questions to Ask at Your First Orthodontist Appointment
- What is your orthodontic background?
- What treatments options do you offer, and what do you suggest for me?
- What changes will I need to make once I start treatment?
- Do you have similar cases to me that I can see?
- How long do you expect my treatment to take?
How do I prepare for my first orthodontist appointment?
How to Prepare Your Child for the First Orthodontist Appointment
- Explain clearly the need for the appointment.
- Encourage your child that he or she is not alone.
- Share what to expect at that first orthodontist appointment.
- Meet your orthodontist.
- Introduce the treatment options.
How long after your first consultation do you get braces?
about 2-3 weeks
How long after an orthodontist consultation do you get braces? Typically after the initial exam, it takes about 2-3 weeks to get your braces.
What can I expect at my orthodontist consultation?
At a consultation appointment, you’ll explain your concerns about your teeth and your smile to the orthodontist. The orthodontist will examine your teeth and other oral tissues. A staff member may take notes about what the orthodontist finds.
Do orthodontist clean teeth before braces?
The Process Your teeth must be very clean in order to ensure that your braces are properly attached to your teeth. You should also floss and brush beforehand as well. Then your orthodontist will clean your teeth with a polishing paste before affixing the braces. The procedure itself should take about 90-120 minutes.
Do they clean teeth before braces?
Your teeth must be very clean in order to ensure that your braces are properly attached to your teeth. You should also floss and brush beforehand as well. Then your orthodontist will clean your teeth with a polishing paste before affixing the braces. The procedure itself should take about 90-120 minutes.
Do they numb you for braces?
There are absolutely no needles involved in the braces or Invisalign procedure. Getting braces on is completely painless. The brackets are bonded to your teeth with special adhesive, then I thread the archwire through them and they’re secured in place with colored ties. That’s it.
What can I expect on my first visit to docbraces?
During your first visit to Docbraces, your orthodontist will perform a thorough examination of your teeth, mouth, and jaw. The orthodontist may also ask about any discomforts or challenges affecting your oral health, including jaw pain, clicking or popping of your jaw, and whether you have problems with chewing or swallowing.
Do I need a referral to see an orthodontist in Halifax?
The orthodontists at Docbraces are pleased to offer free, no-obligation consultations with no referral required at our conveniently-located clinics in Halifax, Dartmouth, Moncton, Charlottetown and Summerside. From the start, know that you can trust your orthodontist to diagnose and treat any problems standing between you and a perfect smile.
What questions should I Ask my orthodontist before getting braces?
The orthodontist may also ask about any discomforts or challenges affecting your oral health, including jaw pain, clicking or popping of your jaw, and whether you have problems with chewing or swallowing. Your orthodontist may perform some additional tests and procedures to get a better picture of your orthodontic needs.
What does an orthodontist do?
Orthodontists are more than general dentists; they’re specialists who have earned an extra three years of training beyond dental school and are experts in properly straightening and aligning teeth. These specialists diagnose, prevent and treat a variety of dental and facial problems that impact both your appearance, health, development and comfort.