Getting Braces on Monday - A Question
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Getting Braces on Monday - A Question
Yesterday, I went to the orthodontists and got the final molds before I get braces on Monday. I was expecting the orthodontist or someone to talk to me about what's going to happen, and to show me different types of braces I could choose from. It didn't happen. They took the molds and they said "see you Monday".
I wanted the clear ceramic braces. The doctor briefly mentioned them among a few other types last month, and that was it. Should I have mentioned this again? Do they have to do anything special beforehand for ceramic braces? Should I expect ceramic braces to be an option when I go on Monday? I'm kind of afraid that they'll just try to put on normal braces when I go.
I wanted the clear ceramic braces. The doctor briefly mentioned them among a few other types last month, and that was it. Should I have mentioned this again? Do they have to do anything special beforehand for ceramic braces? Should I expect ceramic braces to be an option when I go on Monday? I'm kind of afraid that they'll just try to put on normal braces when I go.
Mate, i think you should ring the ortho office and ask to talk to your ortho about your expected treatment. Your treatment has two people involved, you and your ortho, decisions should be made by both of you, mostly you. You need to sort this out as you dont know what you will be getting on monday and what desired outcome the ortho has...Ring them is what i say. Its unprofesional for your ortho to have left you without explaining anything. Good luck mate
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I would call them to make sure you're on the same page. I wasn't given a choice when I went in for all of my consults but I had consulted another orthodontist (before I settled on my current one) and he talked to me about the different options... I decided the traditonal metal would be best for me (they work quicker and I'm a difficult case) so I didn't ask and just assumed they'd be metal (which they were).
I wanted ceramics top and bottom so called my ortho a few days before just to confirm. When I arrived for my appointment all the brackets were already lined up ready to go on..all organised based on which ones were getting elastics later etc........so clearly they planned ahead. I would definitely be inclined to call the ortho and confirm as mine at least had the stuff ready to go.....and you don't want any surprises!!
Absolutely agree with these guys - give them a call. Like others, i was asked in a prior appointment from my actual b-day as to metal v ceramic, etc. so the plan was already laid out. My main factor in the choice was cost because at the time i was not sure how much my insurance would pay and the cerams were more so I chose traditional metal. the only decision i made on b-day was what color ligs I wanted. So, definately call them because you'll have enough on your mind Monday and will want to have all those details set and be ready to go!
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