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What to Expect
At your first appointment (20 minutes) we discuss your concerns, and examine your facial balance and mouth to decide whether you would benefit from orthodontic treatment. If the answer is yes we will then discuss the various possible treatment options with you.
Private and NHS
We offer NHS treatment
to patients under 18 as far as possible. At your first
visit you will be introduced to the practice. Your
face and dentition will be assessed. This valuable
information will help us to decide what treatment you may
need to solve your specific problem. If your wish
is to be treated on the NHS you will have to fit the specific
IOTN criteria as set out by the DOH ( NHS regulations changed
from the 1st of April 2006). If you do not qualify
for NHS treatment you will have two financial options: -
Private fees or independent fees. Any patient who
wishes to go ahead after this brief visit will be booked
for an appointment to take orthodontic records. The fitting
of an active appliance is usually followed by a few days
of possible mild discomfort. After the fitting of an active
appliance return visits will normally be between 4 to 7
week
intervals. These visits are short and allow us to measure
progress and make appropriate adjustments (tightening)
which might cause a very mild discomfort for a day or
two.
The second appointment
(20minutes) is normally called the records visit. This
means the taking of any necessary x-rays needed and the
taking of impressions to understand how the jaws and teeth
should ideally be placed.
The fitting of an active
appliance is usually followed by a few days of possible
mild discomfort. After the fitting of an active appliance
return visits will normally be between 4 - 7 week intervals.
These visits are short and allow us to measure progress
and make appropriate adjustments (tightening) which might
cause a very mild discomfort for a day or two.
The teeth are normally kept in the ideal position by means of plastic retainers following the removal of the active appliances.
Problem solving
We strive to
keep to our schedule. Sometimes one of our patients
need additional time not planned for. This is done
to try and avoid rebooking and a long journey to visit
us again. Please be patient - we might have to help
you out next time.
We would like
you to be happy at Protec Orthodontics. We would therefore
accommodate any suggestions (complaints) or emergencies
and aim to keep everybody happy.
If you have a complaint please contact
our practice manager, Magda Roberts, or our receptionist,
Donna Soppitt. Both of them will be more than happy
to help you solve your problem.
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