1. Ask for recommendations<\/h3>\n\u201cI can\u2019t begin to tell you all just how much all your hard work and effort means to me. It was worth every minute and every penny.\u201d
\n<\/i><\/b> Mrs V. (Watford)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The best way to find many things in life is to ask your friends and family, personal recommendations<\/a> are one of the best ways to ensure that your service providers are of the highest quality.<\/p>\nIf you have friends that have had dental braces then these would make the ideal person to ask. Towards the end of this blog post will also give you a list of questions that you could ask your preferred dentist once you have found them.<\/p>\n
2. Search on Google<\/h3>\n
Modern technology is extremely clever and it is likely that Google will know your geographical location, so searching for something like ‘orthodontist near me’<\/em> should return some good results. It is\u00a0important to remember that just because someone is top of the search results does not mean that their clinical services will be good.\u00a0 Here are a few things to look out for on a dental practice website which would indicate that they are a trustworthy dentist:<\/p>\n\n- \u00a0Lookout for patient testimonials and reviews<\/a>, these tell you how good the service was from this practice, lookout for sites with\u00a0 lots of reviews, ideally recent ones.<\/li>\n
- Does\u00a0 the dental practice offer a low risk way of seeing them in the first place, either by a free consultation or perhaps a refund of the initial assessment.<\/li>\n
- Is the website regularly updated? Look for a date on the website,\u00a0 this is often at the foot of the page. ‘Last update’ or ‘copyright date’\u00a0are a\u00a0good indicator of how often the site is updated. A frequently updated site indicates a dentist that wants to hand out the most recent and useful information.<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Does the website display registration numbers for all of the dentists? The General Dental Council<\/a> require all dentists to list their GDC numbers on the website, this gives traceability and ensures you are visiting a registered dentist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
3. Ask your existing dentist<\/h3>\n
Another way to find a dental practice that can offer orthodontics near you is to ask your existing dentist. General dental practitioners often refer to a specialist orthodontist in the local area<\/a>, if you ask your general dentist\u00a0 for a referral then they should be able to recommend an orthodontic practice locally to you.<\/p>\n\u00a0Specialist orthodontists<\/a> have extensive\u00a0 postgraduate training in orthodontics, they are able to offer more complex treatments which can deal with\u00a0 almost any orthodontic problem.<\/p>\n4. Other online resources for orthodontics<\/h3>\n
The following places give some good information on your options.<\/p>\n
\n- British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry aims to promote clinical excellence in cosmetic dentistry, that is carried out in an ethical, minimally invasive way. They have a list of various treatment options which explains how the treatment works and what it may end up costing.<\/p>\n
\n- Cosmetic Dental Treatments Information Guide.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
This is a completely independent website which lists your options sorted by dental problem for\u00a0example you could view ‘Straighter teeth’ and see all of your options available.<\/p>\n
\n- Wikipedia Cosmetic Dentistry Options.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
As ever, the Wikipedia community continues to keep this page updated with most of the modern treatments available.<\/p>\n
We recommend you take some time to view each of these resources to see which treatment option may be best for you. We would then be privileged to answer any questions personally by way of an initial consultation.<\/p>\n
Questions that you could ask before having treatment<\/h2>\n![\"Image](\"https:\/\/www.senovadental.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/by-Serge-Bertasius-Photography.jpg\")
Image courtesy of Serge Bertasius at FreeDigitalPhotos.net<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/h2>\n
Once you have found a dentist you believe may be right you or your child then you will need to book an appointment. Many dentists offer either as free consultation or perhaps a refund of your initial assessment fee.\u00a0 Ensure that you are given adequate time to ask all of the questions you feel appropriate, sitting in a relaxed environment, perhaps over a cup of coffee can help the conversation flow with your dental team member.<\/p>\n
A\u00a0few questions to ask your dentists\u00a0 at that assessment:<\/h4>\n\n- Are you certified?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00a0Each of the differing orthodontic systems such as Invisalign<\/a>, Inman Aligner <\/a>or Six Months Smiles\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0have extensive training courses and certification programs. Dentists offering these systems should have certificates clearly displayed. Specialist orthodontists are the only dental professional entitled to use the word specialist, this means they have\u00a0postgraduate training\u00a0 enabling them to offer a wider range of treatments.<\/p>\n\n- How long have you been\u00a0 offering orthodontics?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00a0This question also helps you identify the experience of your chosen dental professional.<\/p>\n
\n- How many\u00a0patients have you treated?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Again, another question to help you identify experience.<\/p>\n
\n- Can I see examples of your work?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u201cI can\u2019t begin to tell you all just how much all your hard work and effort means to me. It was worth every minute and every penny.\u201d
\n<\/i><\/b> Mrs V. (Watford)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The best way to find many things in life is to ask your friends and family, personal recommendations<\/a> are one of the best ways to ensure that your service providers are of the highest quality.<\/p>\n If you have friends that have had dental braces then these would make the ideal person to ask. Towards the end of this blog post will also give you a list of questions that you could ask your preferred dentist once you have found them.<\/p>\n Modern technology is extremely clever and it is likely that Google will know your geographical location, so searching for something like ‘orthodontist near me’<\/em> should return some good results. It is\u00a0important to remember that just because someone is top of the search results does not mean that their clinical services will be good.\u00a0 Here are a few things to look out for on a dental practice website which would indicate that they are a trustworthy dentist:<\/p>\n Another way to find a dental practice that can offer orthodontics near you is to ask your existing dentist. General dental practitioners often refer to a specialist orthodontist in the local area<\/a>, if you ask your general dentist\u00a0 for a referral then they should be able to recommend an orthodontic practice locally to you.<\/p>\n \u00a0Specialist orthodontists<\/a> have extensive\u00a0 postgraduate training in orthodontics, they are able to offer more complex treatments which can deal with\u00a0 almost any orthodontic problem.<\/p>\n The following places give some good information on your options.<\/p>\n The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry aims to promote clinical excellence in cosmetic dentistry, that is carried out in an ethical, minimally invasive way. They have a list of various treatment options which explains how the treatment works and what it may end up costing.<\/p>\n This is a completely independent website which lists your options sorted by dental problem for\u00a0example you could view ‘Straighter teeth’ and see all of your options available.<\/p>\n As ever, the Wikipedia community continues to keep this page updated with most of the modern treatments available.<\/p>\n We recommend you take some time to view each of these resources to see which treatment option may be best for you. We would then be privileged to answer any questions personally by way of an initial consultation.<\/p>\n Once you have found a dentist you believe may be right you or your child then you will need to book an appointment. Many dentists offer either as free consultation or perhaps a refund of your initial assessment fee.\u00a0 Ensure that you are given adequate time to ask all of the questions you feel appropriate, sitting in a relaxed environment, perhaps over a cup of coffee can help the conversation flow with your dental team member.<\/p>\n \u00a0Each of the differing orthodontic systems such as Invisalign<\/a>, Inman Aligner <\/a>or Six Months Smiles\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0have extensive training courses and certification programs. Dentists offering these systems should have certificates clearly displayed. Specialist orthodontists are the only dental professional entitled to use the word specialist, this means they have\u00a0postgraduate training\u00a0 enabling them to offer a wider range of treatments.<\/p>\n \u00a0This question also helps you identify the experience of your chosen dental professional.<\/p>\n Again, another question to help you identify experience.<\/p>\n2. Search on Google<\/h3>\n
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A\u00a0few questions to ask your dentists\u00a0 at that assessment:<\/h4>\n
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