What do they do when you go to the orthodontics for a consultation?

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What do they do when you go to the orthodontics for a consultation?
Look @ your teeth %26amp; x-rays from your dentist, tell you what to expect from treatment: outcome, cost, length of time you'd need treatment.
Reply:At the initial consulation, the orthodontist examines your teeth, your gum health, and your "bite" (how your upper and lower teeth meet) and then he/she makes recommendations for treatement.





These consultations are usually free of charge.





If you don't like what one orthodontist says, you can go to another one for another consulation. Don't feel weird about this, because every orthodontist has a slightly different idea about how to do treatment. There are many ways to arrive at the same result.





Here is an exerpt from our website on this subject on what happens after you decide to get braces:








X-Rays and Molds





You usually need to get panoramic x-rays of your mouth, plus a full set of x-rays of individual teeth.





Photographs of your face, teeth, and mouth may also be taken, so look nice on x-ray day! Those photographs will be part of your permanent file!





The orthodontist will take molds of your teeth. This feels like a mouthful of silly putty and doesn't last long (30 seconds each). They do the uppers, then the lowers. You often have your choice of flavor for the putty stuff. It's no big deal. If you have an easy gag reflex, just try your best to relax during the process.











Treatment Plan





Your orthodontist will review the x-rays and molds, and come up with a treatment plan.





Before any treatment begins, your orthodontist should review the treatment plan with you in a consultation visit. This is the time to ask all the necessary questions.
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