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Are you anxious about first orthodontic appointment? A study suggests more than 30% to 35% of adult Indians get orthodontic care with the numbers rising steadily each year. A major cause for this is a growing proactiveness for aesthetic concerns in addition to fixing certain health issues caused by misalignment.
Now that you’ve decided to visit an orthodontist you may be wondering what the next step is and what to prepare for. Smile Craft Dental Clinic, having professionals reputed as some of the best orthodontist in Goa, is here to tell you everything you can expect during your first visit.
Who is an orthodontist and what services do they provide
Your orthodontist is a dental specialist who is an expert in diagnosing, preventing, and fixing alignment issues related to the teeth, bite patterns, and jaw. Their main purpose is to help with problems caused due to this misalignment such as:
- Chewing
- Talking
- Difficulties cleaning teeth
- Sleep issues
- Jaw pain
They mainly solve these problems through a range of orthodontic services and tools used to straighten your teeth.
Tools such as:
- Metal Braces
- Invisalign Aligners
- Clear Ceramic Braces
- Retainers
Choosing the right Orthodontist
Making sure to do a thorough background check about your orthodontist is always a crucial step. You could start by searching for “best orthodontist near me” in order to get a better idea, in addition to asking around through friends and family about their recommendations. Smile Craft Dental Clinic has some of the best orthodontist in Goa with around 12 years of experience and more than 10000+ happy smiles.
What are the different steps during your first consultation?
Examination:
Your orthodontist will first begin by examining your teeth, bite, and jaw; to take note of crucial issues such as overcrowding, gaps in teeth, misalignment of bite ect. Your dentist might even need to take X-rays, digital scans or photographs to determine any irregularities, in addition to taking molds/impressions of your teeth to get a better idea.
During this stage you might even be asked questions such as:
- Your medical history.
- Details about the dental isssues you face.
- What is your ideal goal after getting orthodontic treatment, such as aesthetics, convenience during teeth cleaning, fixing jaw pain, etc.
Treatment Options:
Once your orthodontist has a clear picture of your orthodontic problems and solutions, they will then proceed to share their insights into what treatment options they’d recommend.
During this stage you and your orthodontist would have to consider a lot of factors such as:
Money, Duration of treatment, Convenience of treatment, preexisting dental work ect. They will explain the different orthodontic options they can recommend such as:
- Metal braces
- Invisalign
- Ceramic braces.
Each of these popular options come with their own unique set of pros and cons and your orthodontist will guide you to choose the best option.
Treatment Planning and Timeline:
Once you’ve picked an option, your orthodontist will start by planning your treatment timeline. You’ll be told about the duration and different phases of your treatment (eg: extraction, putting on braces, monthly adjustments, then braces removal).
In additon to being told how often you’d need to see the orthodontist for adjustments (usually every 4-8 weeks), they will also discuss the new oral hygiene regime you need to follow during the different phases. Your orthodontist will also prescribe the necessary pain medication to help ease any discomfort.
Your payment plan will also be discussed during this stage, where they’ll help you go over your insurance details, and help provide a flexible payment plan that both you and your orthodontist can agree on.
After the decision has been made your orthodontist will then fix an appointment to get your appliance fitting and tell you how to prepare for it. Even after the initial fitting your orthodontist will be there to provide help and guidance in case any issues arise.
At Smile Craft Dental Clinic our experts are here to guide you through the entire process of achieving your perfect smile. From the initial consultation to the final follow ups, we want whats best for our patients. Which is why we prefer picking minimallly invasive procedures that avoid extractions as much as possible. In addition to using the latest technology and treatment modalities in dentistry, we are reputed as some of the best orthodontist in Goa.
To know more about our orthodontic services head over to our website and book your expert consultation today!
