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So how did you pick your orthos? Was it because of a friend who went there? Was it because he's popular doctor in town?

There are only a handful of ortho's in my area. And we're also still relatively new to the area when it comes to who to go to for things like orthodontics. I saw two orthos...both giving me roughly the same time frame although the second suggested an arch appliance while the other said extractions...so you can probably guess who I'd go to.(plus the first was 1000 cheaper)
He also worked well with our payment plan according to my hubby's employment benefits. We were able to put a lump sum on at the beginning rather than pay by month...not as stressful for us! It was an easy decision at that point! We also found other adults who went to him after I started treatment.

My dentist's recommendation

I chose my ortho based on my list from the insurance company. He was the best and I know some of his patients-so I knew I was in good hands.

I asked my dentist. She recommended 2 so I went to both for consultations. I picked guy #2 because he seemed very thorough even during the initial consultation. I think he was more honest too.

My wife went to him 20 years ago. Also my dentist Recommended 2 orthos him being 1 of them.

I looked in the yellow pages and narrowed it down to 2 orthos. One I found the location easily and hence made an appointment. At my first consult, I wanted to get the process started at once and had impressions done.
The ortho I went to was not recommended (since I've been in treatment I know of no one that was treated by him). In addition, I realised he was the most expensive - approximately US$1000 more.

Although no one asked for advice. For anyone starting treatment, I would advise that you get someone recommended and look around to make sure that you're getting value for your money.

I looked into the dental school near me because it was so much cheaper. My dentist also gave the a good recommendation. Before that, I was just looking in the phone book and seeing which offices were convenient.

When I contacted a couple of orthos and explained I was primarily interested in braces to help with TMJ issues and they told me that they wouldn't treat me. Another guaranteed he'd cure it and I didn't trust him. Dr. P struck me as honest when she said she couldn't cure it, but she did expect she could greatly reduce it.

Good luck.....make several appointments and decide who fits your schedule, budget desires and personality best.

Mike