Braces assessment
An appointment to assess your teeth and bite and discuss whether fixed braces are suitable.
Before
Bring any current brace or retainer and tell the orthodontic team what you would like to change.
During
Ask what will happen at this visit, what the appliance does and what the plan involves between appointments.
After
Confirm how to look after the appliance and when to return. Ask whom to contact if it breaks or no longer fits.
Clinicians
FAQs
Do I need a brace on both jaws?
It depends on the changes needed and how the upper and lower teeth should meet. The orthodontist will explain the plan after assessing your bite.
What if a bracket or wire breaks?
Tell the team what’s broken or uncomfortable. They can advise how soon it needs to be checked.
Help with a brace or retainerFurther reading
What the assessment covers
Your clinician will ask what you’d like to change and check your teeth, gums and the way your teeth meet. X-rays, photographs or scans may help with planning.
Questions to ask
Ask whether one or both arches need treatment, what other options are suitable and what the plan includes. Find out about adjustments, looking after your teeth during treatment and retainers afterwards.