A Timeline to Orthodontic Treatment

A TIMELINE TO ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT 6 SIMPLE STEPS - TO STRAIGHT TEETH INITIAL EXAM Medical and dental history recorded Treatment plan explained Financial arrangement discussed Orthodontist performs exam BRACES PREP 3-D scan and photos taken for diagnostic records Separators fitted 1 week before braces to make room for bands 3 BRACES FITTING Bands and brackets placed, wires attached If using Invisalign, first aligner placed CHECKUPS Checkups every 6-8 weeks Adjustments made to appliance and/ or wires Elastic bands placed when needed 5 BRACES REMOVAL Treatment time depends on severity of issue Average treatment times: 12 months for early treatment 18-24 months for braces Braces removed and retainers placed on the same day in most cases RETAINER CHECKS Retainers need periodic checks Adjustments may need to be made to retainers Always keep a set of retainers that fit comfortably ABOUT ORTHODONTIC TRUTHS TREATMENT YOU NEED TO KNOW Orthodontic Issues May Look Worse Before BEFORE They Look Better This is normal - your smile will be perfect in the end! AFTER Orthodontic Treatment Is Available for All Ages Invisalign and clear braces are popular with older patients AAO and NTOA recommend an orthodontic evaluation at age 7 INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY www a Tius oalicoonlic Our draar Maky Sruiling Paas www.northtexasorthodonticassociates.com Sources: http://www.ntoabraces.com/treatment/phase-ii-and-adolescent-treatment.aspx http://eastcoastorthodontics.ie/treatment-timeline http://www.bracesguide.com/duringbraces.html http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/Us/EN/OC/Information/Articles/Cosmetic -Dentistry/Orthodontics/Orthodontic-Care/article/Protecting-Your-Healthy -Smile-while-Wearing-Braces.cvsp http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/22/health/22patient.html http://www.invisalign.com/frequently-asked-questions