What Happens at a Complimentary Orthodontic Consultation at D4 Dentist?
You don't need to know whether you want Invisalign or another orthodontic treatment before you come to see us at our clinic on Baggot Street, Dublin 4. In fact, that's the point of the consultation.
Perhaps one tooth has started bothering you in photographs. Your teeth may have moved since having braces when you were younger.
You might have crowding or gaps you've thought about correcting for years. Or perhaps you simply want to know what could realistically be improved.
Our complimentary orthodontic consultation at D4 Dentist gives you an opportunity to find out, without committing to treatment.
We Start With What You Want to Change
Orthodontic treatment isn't simply about making teeth straight. We first want to understand what you have noticed and what you would actually like to change about your smile. We can then assess your teeth, their position and your bite, while also considering the health of your teeth and gums.
Sometimes the issue that feels significant to you may be relatively straightforward to correct. Other cases require more comprehensive treatment.
The consultation allows us to explain the difference.
We'll Discuss What's Realistically Possible
This is an important part of the appointment. Rather than promising a particular result before examining you, we'll explain what we believe can realistically be achieved in your individual case.
Where Invisalign is suitable, we can discuss how clear aligner treatment works and what would be involved. If another approach would be more appropriate, we'll explain that too.
The aim is for you to understand your options, not to sell you a particular treatment.
How Long Will Treatment Take?
There isn't one standard Invisalign or orthodontic treatment time. Minor tooth movement may require a relatively short course of treatment, while more complicated movements can take considerably longer.
Once we've assessed your teeth, we can give you a much more meaningful idea of what treatment could involve for you.
We'll Talk About Cost Too
We don't believe you should have to begin treatment before understanding the financial commitment.
We'll discuss the likely treatment required and the associated costs so that you have the information you need before deciding whether you would like to proceed.
What If I Don't Want to Go Ahead?
That's completely fine. A complimentary orthodontic consultation is exactly that: an opportunity to get professional advice about your teeth and understand your options.
There is no expectation that you make a decision during the appointment.
Our aim is simply that you leave D4 Dentist with a much clearer understanding of what can be achieved, what treatment would involve and whether orthodontics is right for you.
A good orthodontic consultation should give you clarity, not pressure.
