{"id":117,"date":"2020-08-24T01:47:54","date_gmt":"2020-08-24T01:47:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.morleyorthodontic.com.au\/?page_id=117"},"modified":"2021-07-18T01:21:12","modified_gmt":"2021-07-18T01:21:12","slug":"your-first-orthodontic-visit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.morleyorthodontic.com.au\/patient\/your-first-orthodontic-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Your First Orthodontic Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Once you get to know us we know that you\u2019ll look forward to your appointments and seeing what progress you\u2019re making, but we do understand that you might be a bit nervous coming along the first time.<\/p>

All of our staff are committed to make our patients feel right at home, so you can be sure to see a friendly face in reception when you arrive, who will take you through a little bit of admin, and then take you through to the treatment rooms.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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All of our staff are committed to make our patients feel right at home, so you can be sure to see a friendly face in reception when you arrive, who will take you through a little bit of admin, and then take you through to the treatment rooms.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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We\u2019ve made our practice really comfortable, with computer games, TVs and other diversions to keep you entertained however short your wait.<\/p>

Your first visit will take about an hour, as we take the time to understand exactly what you\u2019re looking for, explain what options are available to you, and answer all of your questions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Every patient needs individual treatment, so we may want to take some x-ray images then, and maybe even an impression of the teeth (using a special clay), or we may arrange another time for this.<\/span><\/p>

You will always get a thorough and careful exam \u2013 depending on the issue this may include observing speech, breathing, and the jaw movement, as well as looking at the position of the jaw and teeth.<\/p>

Once we have all of this information we can give you a considered diagnosis, run through the options that are available, discuss any questions or concerns with you, and then together we\u2019ll put a plan in place.<\/p>

There\u2019s never any pressure on you to go ahead, and sometimes \u2013 particularly in the case of younger patients \u2013 we may opt for regular monitoring to see if the natural development resolves the issue, but you will leave us with a clear understanding of the following points:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Once you\u2019ve had some time to think about your next steps, give us a call and one of our Treatment Coordinators will run through your plan and get you started on the journey to your new smile!<\/span>
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