New patient Initial consultation

An initial consultation is required for all new patients. Prior to your consultation with the orthodontist a thorough dental and medical history will be taken. The orthodontist will perform a thorough examination of the patient followed by an in-depth discussion regarding clinical findings and the patient's main concerns. Once the orthodontist and patient agree with the treatment aims, the patient is referred for appropriate diagnostic records with a view to commence treatment in the near future. 

Keep in mind, not all initial consultations will result in treatment straight away. The orthodontist may decide that treatment should wait for further growth and development. Or simply because the patient’s teeth and gum health needs to be addressed prior to orthodontic intervention. In this case, we will be in contact with all patients for a recall/follow-up appointment as soon as they’re ready! 

In our practice, a one-off initial consultation fee will be charged for what is usually a full half-hour consultation with the orthodontist. There will be no further fees for recall appointments until the patient is ready to commence active orthodontic treatment.