Changing Orthodontists: London to Sydney
Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 7:24 am
It looks as though I will need to change orthodontists in a few months when I move from London to Sydney. The move comes part way through my treatment and will last about a year. This means that I will still be in the passive (retention) phase by the time I come back. The move is work related and I could decline but really dont want to - not just because of my teeth!
I am seeing my London orthodontist next week for a tightening so will raise the subject then. However, I wonder if any fellow metal mouth members have any advice in changing orthodontists and, if there are any Australian members, whether they have advice about finding a good orthodontist in Sydney. KK - you usually have good advice and you're in that neck of the woods arent you!
Specifically:
1. I want to retain my UK dentist so will presumably have to pay him some kind of fee, even when I am away, so he doesnt take me off his books. His practice was hard to get into in the first place.
2. I currently wear Damon 3's. Is this system widely used in Australia? (I know some people dont like Damons but too late for that since I'm wearing them now!)
3. Do you have to get a referral from your existing orthodontist? Is there such a thing as an Australian Dental Association?
4. How do dentistry prices compare UK v Australia?
Maybe my existing ortho will have had patients switch all the time and there will be a well-oiled process but somehow I dont think so. It's hard enough finding someone you trust without having to switch. My only consolation is that Australians seem to have good teeth in general!!
Thanks for any suggestions
Kazan
I am seeing my London orthodontist next week for a tightening so will raise the subject then. However, I wonder if any fellow metal mouth members have any advice in changing orthodontists and, if there are any Australian members, whether they have advice about finding a good orthodontist in Sydney. KK - you usually have good advice and you're in that neck of the woods arent you!
Specifically:
1. I want to retain my UK dentist so will presumably have to pay him some kind of fee, even when I am away, so he doesnt take me off his books. His practice was hard to get into in the first place.
2. I currently wear Damon 3's. Is this system widely used in Australia? (I know some people dont like Damons but too late for that since I'm wearing them now!)
3. Do you have to get a referral from your existing orthodontist? Is there such a thing as an Australian Dental Association?
4. How do dentistry prices compare UK v Australia?
Maybe my existing ortho will have had patients switch all the time and there will be a well-oiled process but somehow I dont think so. It's hard enough finding someone you trust without having to switch. My only consolation is that Australians seem to have good teeth in general!!
Thanks for any suggestions
Kazan