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Guess I should just do it. I've been thinking about getting braces for about 8-10 years now and my teeth are not getting any better....no surprise there. How many consults is typical before choosing a doctor? I went once about 2 years ago and liked the options, although I forget what they were! Guess I'd like to go with ceramic as they are not as obvious.
I recommend 2-3 consults, maybe more if there are widely differing opinions on the treatment plan. Or as many as it takes to find an ortho and office you trust and are comfortable with.
Braced for 2 years, 11 months, 2 weeks and 5 days (the 2nd time ‘round)
Hawley on top, Essix on bottom
I had three scheduled but I only went to two. The second orthodontist felt right and I loved everything about that consultation. I am 99% sure the third one would have been exactly the same as the third so I opted to not go to it. Especially since that appointment wouldn't have been until next month...and by the time of that appointment I hope to be braced my the orthodontist I picked. I would recommend seeing three orthodontists since they usually give free initial consultations and you can get a feel for the different styles.
