We’re always excited to welcome new patients to Signature Orthodontics! Your initial consultation is a personalized experience designed to help you feel informed and confident about your orthodontic journey. During this visit, Dr. Mozafari will take the time to understand your motivations, concerns, and goals for treatment.
The appointment typically lasts about 30 minutes and includes a clinical examination. Our team will review any x-rays or notes provided by your dentist, and we’ll take additional images of your teeth and surrounding structures using cameras and digital x-rays as needed to assess whether orthodontic treatment is recommended or not.
Because patients are often unaware of all the treatment options available, we take time to listen carefully to your specific concerns, whether they relate to your teeth, smile, or overall facial harmony. We want to understand what matters most to you.
We’ll then answer key questions about your diagnosis, potential treatment options, estimated timeline, and associated costs. Our goal is to equip you with clear, accurate information so you can make the best possible decisions about your care.
At Signature Orthodontics, your comfort, understanding, and individual needs always come first.
Diagnostic Records & Treatment Planning
If the initial examination determines that treatment is indicated, then we will schedule you for the necessary diagnostic records, which would include photographs, X-rays, and digital models. Dr. Mozafari will review these diagnostic records in detail and determine a specific treatment plan for your orthodontic needs.
Once the plan has been discussed and you feel comfortable about your orthodontic procedure, we will set up a series of appointments to start the treatment. We believe that patients need to have a complete understanding of all aspects of their care, so we ensure that all necessary information is readily made available.
Followup Visits
Periodic visits are an essential part of orthodontic treatment. Depending on the procedure you are undergoing, you will be required to visit our practice every four to eight weeks in order for us to review and monitor your progress, and make the necessary adjustments to your braces. We do require you to keep your appointments and look after your teeth properly. You should brush your teeth well and eat nutritious foods.
Once your braces are removed, retainers are utilized to hold your teeth in their new positions until your bone, gums, and muscles adapt to them. The retention period is a vital part of your overall treatment and should not be neglected!
Dental Care
Before any orthodontic treatment, you should schedule a visit to your regular dentist in order to ensure your teeth are free of cavities and your gums are healthy. Also, use this opportunity to get your teeth cleaned.
Please remember that you’ll need to continue your regular visits with your family dentist during your orthodontic treatment in order to ensure complete oral health, since we are an aid to your family dentist and not a replacement.