When you commit to getting braces, you’re beginning a journey toward getting the smile of your dreams. Most people will wear their orthodontics for a few years at a time before fully straightening out their teeth, which means that the first trip that they make to their dentist’s office is the beginning of an important relationship.
You might naturally wonder how to handle your first orthodontic appointment. Here are a few questions that it may be smart to ask, and that could help you to be prepared for the orthodontic journey to come.
What’s Your Background?
Before you place your trust in a dentist, it’s often a good idea to talk to them a little bit about their qualifications. If you’re talking to an orthodontist, you can ask them a little bit about where they went to school and what kind of advanced education they’ve pursued in the years since their graduation. Not only will give you a sense of their expertise, it will also help you to determine what kinds of treatments they prefer or could offer.
What Kinds of Treatments Do You Offer?
In a similar vein, it’s often a good idea to talk to your dentist about what sort of treatments they actually offer. There’s a lot more to orthodontics than just braces, and depending on your dentist’s unique expertise they could offer any of a variety of treatments that could straighten your smile.
Depending on the severity of your issues and what kind of problems you’re dealing with, you’ll find that some treatments will be insufficient to actually help you. You should therefore ensure that the dentist you’re talking to will be able to serve you properly.
How Long Should I Expect Treatment to Take?
It can often be a little bit difficult to determine exactly how long your orthodontic treatment will take beforehand, as this has to do with how well you personally adhere to treatment guidelines. However, it’s usually possible to give you a rough timeline of how long treatment usually takes for patients with your level of misalignment. This should help you prepare for what straightening your smile will actually entail, putting you in a good position for the treatment to come.
About Our Practice
At Riviera Family Dentistry, we aim to offer our patients incredible dental care no matter what brings them to our practice. We have a variety of dedicated specialists on staff, allowing us to handle a stunning number of issues quickly, efficiently, and comfortably. From the people at the front desk to our wonderful dentists and orthodontist, you’ll find a friendly face at every turn when you visit us in our office.
If you have any questions about orthodontics, we can be reached at our website or by phone at (214) 764-0112.