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Ask your orthodontist questions!

Ask your orthodontist questions!

The stars and orthodontics...

The stars and orthodontics…

You certainly know that successful orthodontic treatment requires good collaboration between the orthodontist and the patient. However, several other factors come into play such as :

  • a good diagnosis, case assessment and treatment plan by the orthodontist, which requires the clinician’s expertise and experience,
  • patient cooperation (wearing rubber bands, good oral hygiene, regular appointments, etc.),
  • choice of corrective devices and retention protocol,
  • favourable growth (for certain types of cases with skeletal imbalances),
  • have realistic expectations from the patient and the orthodontist,
  • have mutual trust between the patient and the orthodontist,
  • various anatomical and physiological factors, such as the influence of the perioral musculature, bone density, growth, periodontal quality, etc.

and… whether the alignment of the stars is favorable or enjoy a little luck!

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Orthodontics is not as simple as assembling Lego blocks!

Orthodontics is not as simple as assembling Lego blocks!

There are always uncontrollable and unpredictable imponderables or factors in any treatment and, even if the favourable conditions are met, it is always possible that the result of a treatment is not exactly what the patient and the orthodontist expect or requires more than the duration initially planned.  If a result does not meet the patient’s expectations, it must be realized that it also disappoints the orthodontist. Not against it is also necessary to have realistic expectations about the results of a treatment, both for the patient and the orthodontist, and it is important to realize that “perfection“, however it is defined, is unattainable.

➡ To learn more about perfection in orthodontics.

Clearly establish your goals with your orthodontist

Clearly establish your goals with your orthodontist

The opposite can also happen; the orthodontist and the patient agree to make a compromise treatment or only some corrections are planned and the result is more than satisfactory and beyond everyone’s expectations. The stars are sometimes well aligned!

This long introduction is intended to advise patients (or parents) who are considering orthodontic treatment or who are in the process of being treated to ask questions to their orthodontist if they want to understand what is happening in their mouth during their treatment. These questions should be asked before, during and even after the end of treatment during the retention phase. This is the best way to make an informed decision before starting treatment and to know what to expect and understand:

  • what is happening in your mouth as the treatment progresses and
  • what can happen after the end of your treatment and during the period of retention or restraint.

Easier said than done for some, but you have to insist; ask questions! All questions have an answer but the best person to answer them for a particular case is the orthodontist in charge and treating the patient. The patient has the right to obtain the information necessary to assess whether or not to initiate treatment and the orthodontist is responsible for providing this information as much as possible to enable the patient to obtain informed consent.

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