Your Smile Will Feel Right at Home
When you walk through our doors, you can expect smiling faces and to be treated like family. The Durham Orthodontics team takes their jobs seriously, and we want you to feel at home.
Because we’re excited to walk alongside you on your journey toward a beautiful, healthy smile, we’ll do all we can to make the process fun and stress-free!
Orthodontic Treatment: What To Expect
Starting orthodontic treatment is an exciting time, but it can also bring lots of
questions. At Durham Orthodontics, we want you and your child to feel prepared and completely at ease throughout your treatment.
Preparing for Your Visit
When you come in for your first appointment, we ask that you bring your insurance card with you if you have one. If you’re the decision maker in your household, please attend this appointment. That way, we can answer all the questions and begin treatment if you desire.
Comprehensive Exam
Your first visit will begin with a thorough exam. We’ll begin by taking photographs and X-rays to help us evaluate the health of your teeth and jaw bones. Then, Dr. Durham will assess your smile, noting any bite misalignment and spacing issues.
Treatment Plan
After Dr. Durham evaluates your teeth and gums, he’ll decide on the best treatment option for your needs. At this time, he’ll also discuss the treatment process with you, including the approximate treatment length and the cost of braces.
We strongly encourage you to ask any questions you may have at this time. Orthodontic treatment is an important decision, and we want to make sure you make an educated choice that works with your family’s budget.
Starting Treatment
In some cases, patients may start treatment right away. When you begin treatment, we’ll take digital scans (no more yucky impressions!) of your teeth to provide a custom fit unique to your smile.
Then, we can place your braces onto your teeth using brackets and wires. For Invisalign patients, we’ll send your scans off to a lab to create your aligners. When the aligners come in, we’ll schedule an appointment for us to deliver the first set of aligners.