- Consultation
ConsultationA meeting with your Orthodontist and treatment coordinator to discuss your treatment plan.
- Cephalometric X-ray
Cephalometric X-rayRadiographs of the head that show the alignment of the jaws and the teeth to determine whether they are growing in harmony.
- Panoramic X-rays
Panoramic X-raysA radiograph taken by a machine that rotates around your head, providing a picture of your jaws and teeth to determine the stage in development and ectopic positioning.
- Orthodontic Photographs
Orthodontic PhotographsOrthodontic photographs include extra-oral photos, which are photos of the face and profile, as well as intra-oral photos that are photos of the different positions of the teeth.
- Impressions
ImpressionsAn impression tray is filled with an alginate material and gently placed in your mouth to produce a mold of your teeth.
- Banding
BandingA metal ring is placed on your teeth to hold onto part of your braces.
- Bonding
BondingThe process of attaching brackets to your teeth using a special, safe adhesive.
- Orthodontic Adjustment
Orthodontic AdjustmentAn evaluation of your progress where your wires or elastics may be changed to keep your treatment on track and moving forward.
- Debanding
DebandingAn exciting day! The day your braces are removed and you can show off your beautiful smile.