Welcome to Orthoclinic. Here’s what to expect at your first appointment and how to get started.
The process toward achieving your perfect smile at Orthoclinic is simple.
It starts with you getting in touch with us to arrange your first appointment. This can be done by requesting an appointment online or by email or by phone. Your personal details will be collected and an information pack emailed out to you detailing what to expect at this appointment.
A referral from your general dentist or medical practictioner is preferred to arrange your consultation with Orthoclinic.
If it has been some years since your last general dental check up, Orthoclinic will recommend you to see a dentist for a general examination prior to commencing any orthodontic treatment. If you don’t have a regular dentist, Orthoclinic has close working relationships with all the best dentists in Canberra and can recommend one located near you.
A comprehensive examination will be carried out at your first appointment
Orthodontic diagnostic records including clinical photographs, xrays, and study models may be used
We will measure and analyse these to make an informed and individualised treatment plan for you.
Orthodontic appliances are fitted and adjusted every 6 to 8 weeks to progress your tooth movement, alignment and smile creation
The most rewarding stage that makes the whole process worthwhile. Share your new smile with the world !
What to bring
Any referral from your dentist, your health-fund details, relevant xray if you have them and a list of any questions you’d like to ask.
Wondering about your upcoming appointment?
Thats ok. Xrays aren't always needed and we only take them if we have to. Orthoclinic has the xray equipment to take any recommended xrays on the spot.
Our low dosage digital xray machines at Orthoclinic ensure minimal radiation is used.
Typical orthdontic xrays are a digital OPG and lateral cephalogram. The radiation dosage for these is equivalent to background radiation during a 2 hour flight for each xray.
At Orthoclinic, we take as few xrays as required at the lowest dose we can.
