Same day braces?

[parsleysage]

When I called to schedule my consult at an orthodontist in the area they said if I'd had a recent cleaning that I could get my braces on the same day if I wanted to go with their practice. Has anyone experienced this before? I was under the impression it took a few weeks to get everything ready for you to be braced. Apparently I was wrong?!

[sirwired]

No, no particular prep is absolutely needed. Photos, x-rays and impressions, and you are good to go.

That said, most people prefer to talk to more than one ortho before commencing treatment.

[chichi]

My braces went on 2 days after my consultation. The only reason they couldn't go on right away was due to their patient scheduling. They only install them on certain days and times.

[roxie2519]

Each dentist is different . Maybe she doesn't have that many clients , therefor she is not that busy. It could be that she can take & develop the X-ray at her own office . Please , please do some research online & read the reviews before you actually go for it. That can play an important role on how long you will have to wear your braces !!

[catwanabee]

Unless you're getting the X-rays and molds done on the same day + ortho's time of studying the mold and planning out the position of each teeth I wouldn't trust on same day braces. An ortho needs time to study the mold so that he/she could plan out the best method in which to move your teeth. For example, the need of extractions,etc. Seems like you're being rushed to make a decision so that you could be their client without you looking for other options.

[parsleysage]

Unless you're getting the X-rays and molds done on the same day + ortho's time of studying the mold and planning out the position of each teeth I wouldn't trust on same day braces. An ortho needs time to study the mold so that he/she could plan out the best method in which to move your teeth. For example, the need of extractions,etc. Seems like you're being rushed to make a decision so that you could be their client without you looking for other options.

I haven't been to the office yet but I don't have the feeling of a hard sell. I already told her my cleaning is scheduled for after the consult so I couldn't do it anyway. I did a little digging and found out on their website they use a 3D mold system called Insignia so that probably explains why they can provide it quicker.

[altesse7]

I got my braces same day as X-rays, molds and everything. I already knew I was going to them, because a few friends had braces with them, and I liked their results.
The ortho surprised me by putting them on me that day. He could tell I was excited!

[Woobster]

My ortho offered to put mine on the same day as my consultation. I would have done it, but I'm also a night splint wearer and the temporary one I would've had to wear just wasn't comfortable. So, I waited a week, got my braces put on, and had a properly fitted night splint as well.

My ortho is one of the best in my area. I didn't feel at all like he was trying to sell me on anything.

[denSMSgt]

I went in looking for ideas/options with a clunky jaw and some relapse from a failed (supposedly permanent) bonded lower retainer. I walked out unexpectedly same day with a set of nice metal 3M SmartClip brackets top and bottom. I'm admittedly weird, but totally prefer the braces to stupid retainers!

Cheers,

[groovyladyliss]

I got mine within a week of my first consult. They had a heavy patient load and that was the only reason why it took that long. Only my top braces went on first and my bottom braces will go on next month. I have a class III malocclusion and a crossbite, and my top teeth need a head start in coming forward so that I "don't end up with an underbite" (my ortho's words).

[ron1697]

Yea each patient is different. I could have gotten my braces on earlier but my orthodontist schedule has been busy.