Once parents have selected the best orthodontist for their child, they will now plan for the first visit. They would be wondering what to expect during the course of orthodontic treatment?

The first visit gives a whole picture of things to come. As they arrive, they are welcome by the patient coordinator. He accompanies them to the office of the orthodontist while he explains to them the whole process. Afterwards, the orthodontist gathers all necessary information from them that are required for orthodontic treatment. The child is given digital panoramic X-ray and photograph. This latest in dentistry radiography is so environmental-friendly for it is milder than the traditional X-ray by as much as 90%

The orthodontist reviews the X-rays and makes a complete examination. He, then, describes the whole orthodontic treatment. He describes the orthodontic treatment necessary and determines how long it will last. The patient coordinator reviews the financial aspect of the orthodontic treatment and suggests some payment options.

If the childs teeth need more time for development, the orthodontist tells the patient to come back after a few months but to report periodically for check up (free of charge). The purpose is to monitor the development and growth of teeth so that orthodontic treatment can be started at once.

Here is the information gathered during the first visit:

Gives a thorough understanding of the childs orthodontic needs.

Explains procedures how these needs can be accomplished.

Determines how long the orthodontic treatment will take.

Computes how much the orthodontic treatment will cost.

If the examination concurs that the condition of the childs teeth is right, then the orthodontic treatment starts immediately. One more X-ray examination is needed, as well as, an impression made from teeth model. As the process continues, new records can be added.

Orthodontist will go over the records, results of X-rays and examinations, and then he plans the orthodontic treatment. Plan will vary from patient to patient, no two children will have exactly the same plan. Each plan is tailored specifically according to the patients needs.

The fitting or application of braces takes place around one to two hours. Afterwards, there will be short additional visits during the course of treatment every 6 to 10 weeks. Since the schedule is not fixed, there will be days that the child will miss school.

Payment schemes offered are:

1. Complete payment at the start of the treatment with bookkeeping discounts,

2. Making use of in-office, interest free financing after initial payment and paying a fixed monthly fee over the entire course of treatment.

3. Using a third party financing scheme, with no initial payment but there is a fixed monthly payment but given low interest rate.

4. For the simplest payment scheme, deduct payment automatically from checking, saving or credit or debit card accounts. Then use website to make secure online payments.

In a capsule, these are all your expectations during the course of orthodontic treatment. You still have the option to visit other orthodontic treatment offices for comparison.