2006-08-01 04:09:45 · 14 answers · asked by purplebreeze47 2 in Health ➔ Dental
Go to a general dentist first just to make certain your teeth are healthy. Then go to oneor more orthodentis for their opinions. Some may suggest teeth extration, some not.
2006-08-01 06:56:43 · answer #1 · answered by aprilx4u 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's hard to remember, but I think I went straight to my orthodontist- I didn't need a referral.
In most cases, you have to get a referral from your dentist-- either way, you have to liase with both parties in order to get your teeth the way you want them- usually extractions are needed and you need to keep a keen eye on oral health, as some people can find it tricky to maintain the same level of oral hygeine with braces.
I'd say dentist first.
2006-08-01 11:15:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get her to the dentist first for a routine checkup. Then get her to an orthodontist for the braces.
2006-08-01 11:14:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to a dentist and get all of the normal stuff taken care of first, besides, he has to give you the referral to an orthodontist anyway!! then when you go to the ortho, he should be able to tell you all the stuff you need to know about the braces plan!!! good luck and hope you don't get stuck with them as long as i have!!
2006-08-01 11:15:26 · answer #4 · answered by music = life 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a dentist first for an evaluation and referal. The two will work together through the process.
2006-08-01 11:13:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She should go to the dentist first, because they will have to do a lot of cleaning to get rid of cavities if any. THey will not put any braces if there are cavities. Trust me on this I have been there before. I have braces.
2006-08-01 11:42:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dentist so that the teeth have been cleaned before the braces are put on.
2006-08-01 11:14:10 · answer #7 · answered by Christina 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dentist...an orthodontist will not put braces on someone who has 15 yrs worth of plaque and who knows what else is wrong. seriously though, they need to worry about saving their teeth before making them straight.
2006-08-01 11:15:21 · answer #8 · answered by Nova J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try finding an office where its a combination. a dentist and an orthodontist.
2006-08-01 17:28:08 · answer #9 · answered by Kait. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the dentist first to get her teeth cleaned, plaque removed, and cavities filled. then take her to an ortho to set up apponitments. the ortho will make sure ur teeth have been cleaned before they start treatment.
2006-08-01 12:37:57 · answer #10 · answered by hoopz0032 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋