Questions to Ask During Your Orthodontic Consultation

Like any other health care provider, not just any dentist will do.
It’s essential to find an office and a practitioner that suit your personality and individual needs. If you don’t enjoy interacting with the dental team, then your treatment will be much harder to put up with!
Each office has differing policies and treatment strategies. Before diving into treatment with braces, it’s a good idea to “interview” one or more offices to find a good fit.

Here are some of the questions you should ask to confidently choose a great dentist:
What Is The Treatment Plan?
To make sure you accurately comprehend the recommended treatment, ask questions like:

• How long might treatment take?
• How frequent do you expect office visits to be?
• What treatment exactly needs to be done?
• What are the treatment goals?
• When is the best time to have treatment (especially for kids)?

How Does the Office Promote Oral Hygiene?
Keeping your smile clean is especially important while wearing braces! This can be extra challenging for kids. Ask about what tools, techniques, and tips the office provides to encourage a healthy routine of oral care.
How Much Will It Cost?
Before agreeing to any treatment, make sure you understand what the quote includes. The quote can vary from practice-to-practice. Does the plan include follow-up treatment like retainers? Make sure you look into which insurance benefits apply to the services you’ll be needing.
Ask About the Office!
Go ahead and ask about how long the practice has been in the area. Ask for references from other patients. You want to know what made the success stories so successful! Pay attention to how the staff treats you and how comfortable the doctor makes you feel. All of these details are important.
Find out for yourself how Brackets Wires & Smiles could suit your family’s orthodontic needs. Call our office today to schedule your consultation.