Are your teeth overlapping each other? Is your smile getting affected due to certain dental infirmities? If yes, you need to visit an orthodontist soon. However, choosing an orthodontist could be tricky as you do not have the right amount of data. It is essential to verify a few points before choosing an orthodontist as you are instilling faith in them to solve your dental problems. In this article, we have created a few checkpoints one should consider before choosing an orthodontist.
Oswal Dental Clinic is one of the leading dental clinics in Pune. We offer a wide range of dental solutions such as root canal, dental implants, teeth whitening, etc. Moreover, we have a team of some of the best orthodontists in Pune who have rich and diverse experience in this field.
Let’s take a closer look at the various points one should consider before choosing an Orthodontist.
1. Experience and qualifications
Any type of orthodontic treatment requires a high amount of skill and expertise of an orthodontist who is a specialist. It is essential to do some research and find out the qualifications and experience of your orthodontist before selecting one.
2. Staff
Although your orthodontist is the main person who is treating you, he/she requires a supporting team. Each orthodontist has a team of highly experienced and knowledgeable individuals including, nurses, coordinators, orthodontic therapists, etc that work in accord with each other. Moreover, each of the aforementioned dental professionals plays an important role at the time of your treatment.
3. Range of treatments
Due to advancements in technology and the dental field, there is a wide spectrum of dental treatments available today. Hence, before choosing an orthodontist, find out about the various treatments he/she offers. Although all the treatments may not be required for you, it is important to know which treatments are likely to benefit you.
4. Previous work
An orthodontist who works close to your house or workplace would be highly convenient for you to not only book an appointment but also go and find out about the different types of treatment and the quality. Moreover, most of the orthodontists display ‘before and after’ pictures to showcase their work. In addition, you can find the before and after pictures, client testimonials, and the previous work done on their website as well.
5. Reputation
Does your orthodontist have a good reputation? It is important to go through the various testimonials given by clients to ensure that the previous patients were satisfied with the treatment and overall experience. A well-reputed orthodontist has several satisfied patients.
6. Cost
An orthodontic treatment in most cases requires a high amount of investment. However, most of the orthodontists have a flexible plan for payments that assist patients to cover the costs effectively. In addition, it is important to ask your orthodontist for a detailed quote of your treatment.
7. Post-treatment care
Apart from your main orthodontic treatment, the post-treatment phase is equally important as well. After your treatment, your orthodontist is likely to ask you to visit every eight weeks for a checkup. However, if you experience any kind of discomfort, it is essential to choose an orthodontist who caters to all your issues post-treatment. Hence, choose an orthodontist that offers high-quality post-treatment care.
8. Environment
In most cases, an average orthodontic treatment takes around 12 to 24 months. Hence, if you are going to be visiting a dental clinic for such a long period of time, it is important to choose a clinic that is comforting or relaxing. It is very important for you to feel comfortable at all times. Hence, opt for an orthodontist that offers a relaxing environment at the time of your treatment.
Oswal Dental Clinic is one of the best dental clinics in Pune that offers high-quality orthodontic treatments. Our team of professional orthodontists in Pune strives hard to offer the best treatments and at the same time ensure all our patients feel comfortable and relaxed at the time of the treatment.
Dr. Nitin Oswal
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