It is nice to get a written orthodontic treatment plan to help a patient understand what orthodontic treatment involves, how long it will take, how much it costs, etc. Different cases require different treatment methods and different treatment times. Sometimes treatment takes longer than expected and sometimes it goes faster than expected; each case is different. The most important part of orthodontic treatment is following the instructions given to you by your dentist and making regular visits to your dentist.
A written orthodontic treatment plan is also important in that it helps you understand what the treatment actually does. Your occlusion is the way your teeth align when you bite down. A malocclusion is a bad alignment, and this is what orthodontic treatment fixes. Braces are the most common form of orthodontic treatment. If treatment begins at an early enough age an orthodontic appliance can be used so that the treatment time for braces can be significantly reduced or even eliminated altogether.
At the Atlanta Dental Group PC we require a written orthodontic treatment plan to be created before treatment. This helps both the patient and our dentists. In the case of Invisalign braces a 3D model and animation are made and you can actually see how treatment affects your mouth and what changes are made. This really helps patients because they can see what is wrong and what is right and how it goes from one to the other.
If you would like to get a written orthodontic treatment plan, please consider visiting us at the Atlanta Dental Group PC. Our Atlanta dental team has over 45 years of combined experience serving Atlanta's dental needs. Our dentists in Georgia are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being and you are more than welcome to join our family of patients. They offer comprehensive General, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry including orthodontics. If you would like schedule a free orthodontic consultation with our Atlanta Dentist, call 404-874-7428 to make your appointment.