Questions for your Orthodontist

  1. What is the role of the orthodontist?
  2. Do you have a 3-4 year advanced degree in orthodontics?
  3. How many cases do you see each week?
  4. Do you treat all orthodontics cases, even the most complex?
  5. Are you trained in oral surgery and other specialised treatments?
  6. How many orthodontic patients you have treated?
  7. Are you a member of the South African Society of Orthodontists?
  8. How do you handle a relapse after treatment?
  9. Do you extract teeth as part of your treatment plan? Why?
  10. What about my wisdom teeth... do they have to be removed?