What should you bring to your orthodontic consultation?
Gathering your previous records and the questions you would like to ask can help you prepare for your consultation.
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Make a note of your questions
You can write down the topics you would like to discuss before your visit. Brief notes about your reasons for seeking care, your expectations and anything about daily life you want to share are enough.
For example, you might prepare questions about how treatment is planned, how check-ups work and the differences between the available options.
Gather your previous records
If you have information about previous dental treatment, radiographs or orthodontic records, you can prepare them to share at your consultation. Ask the clinic before your appointment how to send digital records.
Which records are needed and whether further imaging is necessary will be assessed during the examination.
Plan your visit
Check your appointment time and the clinic address. You can contact the clinic to find out whether any preparation is needed before your visit.
Clarify the next steps
At the end of your consultation, you can ask whether additional records are needed, when the options will be discussed and what the next step will be.
Treatment decisions are considered together following your examination and individual assessment.