What does consultation for braces mean?

At a consultation appointment, you’ll explain your concerns about your teeth and your smile to the orthodontist. The orthodontist will examine your teeth and other oral tissues. A staff member may take notes about what the orthodontist finds.

How long after my consultation will I get braces?

Once you’ve decided to move forward with treatment, your appointment to get your braces on can usually be scheduled the same day or within a few days of your consultation appointment. Invisalign™ impressions can usually be taken at the treatment conference appointment if you desire.

How many visits before you get braces?

Traditional Braces The first appointment for adhering the braces will take about 2 hours, but subsequent appointments usually take between 15-20 minutes. Patients with traditional braces should expect scheduled visits every four to eight weeks.

What are the steps to getting braces put on?

However, a typical procedure for getting traditional braces put on routinely includes the following performed by your orthodontist.

  1. Cleaning and drying your teeth.
  2. Applying adhesive to teeth to attach the brackets.
  3. Installing the archwires into the brackets.
  4. Then using elastic bands to secure them.

Will I get braces on my first appointment?

No, braces are not put on during the first appointment with your orthodontist. There are a few steps taken during initial appointments before your braces are actually applied. These steps are as follows: Visit your dentist or orthodontist for a free consultation.

How do you ask for braces?

Dentists are not orthodontists, but they do have a good understanding of which dental conditions may require braces. Many patients are referred for orthodontia by their primary dentist. If you think you might need braces, you can ask your dentist at your next visit for their opinion, as well as a referral.