Your IslandSmiles Journey

We applaud you for your initiative and deciding to embark on this journey to a new and improved smile! We are even more excited that you have come to us, at Islandsmiles Orthodontics, to guide you on this journey and be there every step of the way. Our goal is to provide you with the very best care for your unique problem in order to achieve and maintain optimum dental health!

Your First Visit

At your first visit, we will be evaluating the need for and proper timing of your orthodontic treatment. Every orthodontic case is different and the doctor will want to look at your teeth, gums and face before determining the very best treatment plan for you.

Your First Visit

In addition, we will take diagnostic records of your face and teeth which will include:

3D digital scan of the teeth
Digital x-rays of head and teeth - to give an even more detailed view and help identify hidden issues
Photographs of the mouth and face - so as to have a visual indication of what the teeth and gums look like at the start of treatment

With these we are able to have a full understanding of the issues related to your particular case and we can finalize the plan for your treatment.

These will allow us to discuss:

Method of treatment - such as Traditional Braces, Ceramic Braces or Invisalign
Length of treatment
The costs involved
Financial arrangements available

At your first visit, we ask that you provide us with the following information:

Any prior dental x-rays (if available)
A list of medications you are currently taking
A Completed Patient Information Form

This first visit is where you get to know us, and where we get to know you!

In many cases we can start treatment immediately, or set up the necessary appointments to start your treatment at your convenience.

Regular Visits

Regular visits are a necessary part of your treatment plan. Generally, we will want to see patients in braces every 6 to 8 weeks, and patients in Invisalign every 10 to 12 weeks – to check progress and make any necessary adjustments.

Regular Visits

During the course of your treatment, you will need to:

Keep appointments
Follow instructions, and;
Practice good oral hygiene!

It is important to note that during your orthodontic treatment, you should continue to visit your dentist for regular cleanings and cavity checkups to check on the health of your teeth and gums.

We run a tight ship when it comes to appointment scheduling as we know that our patients have busy days (whether it be school, work or other obligations)! We make every effort for you to be seen on time and we ask that you do the same.

Patients are seen by appointment only. If, for whatever reason, you aren’t able to make your appointment, please give us a call as soon as possible to reschedule, as most appointments are made 6 to 8 weeks in advance.

Debanding & Retention

On completion of your orthodontic treatment, retainers will be needed to maintain your beautiful smile and to hold your teeth in their new positions while your bones, gums and muscles adapt to the new positions of the teeth. Removable and/or fixed retainers (adhered to the backs of the teeth) may be used during this stage.

Debanding & Retention

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