What to do before starting orthodontic treatment

just a brief suggestions about what you can do before starting a orthodontic treatment..


1. find an accredit orthodontist..
well there are private and public orthodontists.. but if you want to go to public hospital, you have to place your name and wait for about 2 to 3 years before they call you up..
for private orthodontist near your area, you can try this websitehttp://www.mao.org.my/index.htm


2. make an appointment
list down your questions and ask the orthodontist during the appointment like
  price, payment ( on what basis, eg monthly or one-time full payment),
 how long is the treatment
 treatment plan ( eg how many teeth to be extracted, wisdom tooth need to be extracted or not),
 types  of braces the orthodontist provide
charges for other dental treatment (eg scalling, filling, extraction)
what are the problems you will face after putting on braces
any charges for x-ray and impression


3. seek second opinion
well it is always good to see another opinion and make a comparison
you can see your family dentist or another orthodontist


4. make up your mind
try to discuss with your friends and family
you can look up on the web also to find someone who having the same problem as you and check out their experience with orthodontic treatment, how they manage their difficulties when they put on braces.

5. do any dental treatment before starting the braces
some orthodontic clinic provide normal dental treatment also such as scalling, extraction and filling
if not, you have to go to another dentist to do those
fill up any defected tooth, extract any impacted tooth (escp third molars)


 if you are really not confident about your smile but still worry about orthodontic treatment, what I can tell you is most people are really satisfied after they receive the treatment. It worth all the pain and problems they face throughout the treatment.