What will you get in your Full Consultation?

Full Consultation Package (FCP)

Our Metal Braces Full Consultation Package at SmileBox Dental Clinic is the gold standard of consultations. This consultation is done face-to-face in one of our modern Clinics.

This consultation takes around 1 hour, so please allow extra time for your dental appointment. 

We will make sure you feel comfortable for the entire duration of your time spent in our clinic, you can use our relaxation lounge which is equipped with a refreshment bar. You will have your consultation in our luxury private consultation room.

Before you arrive at your appointment

Prior to your FCP appointment, you will be contacted by one of our SmileExperts, you will be asked to send photos of your teeth. We will send you example photos to follow. 

You will also be asked to send any relevant supporting information to us, such as previous dental or health records.

Your photos and information that you send to us will be assessed by one of our Doctors prior to your appointment, this is to determine the most suitable treatment options available to you and the costs, this is so they can be discussed with you at your appointment.

Outcome Simulator

See your end results instantly with the iTero Outcome Simulator. You will be able to see the before and after of your orthodontic treatment within 1 minute. 

5D Digital Scan, Photographs & Smile Report

 Your Doctor or Smile Specialist will take intraoral and extraoral photos/videos of your teeth, facial anatomy, smile, and side profile. These photos are used for your dental record and photo calibration for use when creating your personalised treatment plan.

Panoramic & Cephalometric Radiographs

You will have x-rays taken by one of our Dental Nurses when you come into the clinic.

The Cephalogram x-ray is done to view your facial profile from the side (side view). This is taken to see if there is any misalignment of the teeth and jaw, to assess the face shape (normal, short, long), to see if there are any teeth that may require extracting, to create a Bimler Ceph (see Bimler Analysis) and to look at the nasolabial angle (between the base of the nose and the lip).

Your Cephalogram x-rays and side view photos are then merged and calibrated for a full analysis. We ensure that your photos and x-rays are of the same dimension and angle to help analyse the side profile, this is to ensure we have the correct relationship between the nose, lips, and chin.

The Panoramic x-ray is taken to see if there are any impacted teeth such as the wisdom teeth, if there are too many teeth (supernumerary teeth), if there are any teeth missing (hypodontia), to evaluate the level and thickness of the bone and the shape and normality of the jaw joint

Examination and Oral Health Assessment

This is a full dental examination and oral tissue examination where the Doctor will look for any dental problems that may require further treatment such as restorations, extractions, or root canal treatment. You will also receive a Scale and Polish to remove any calculus, plaque, and staining.

The alignment of your teeth will also be examined. This is where the Doctor will look at how you bite together, the anatomy of your bone structure and teeth, and whether you have any crowding, spacing, a crossbite, or any other orthodontic problems.

Jaw Joint Examination

Your mouth opening limit will be assessed (this should be 40mm or 3 fingers width), along with checking for any jaw deviation upon opening and closing the mouth. Our doctors will also check for the side movement limit of your jaw (should be 10mm on each side), and if there are any abnormal clicking sounds in the joints – this involves the Doctor using his fingers to feel the joints on your face and potentially placing their pinky (little) finger into your ear.

If there are any issues found, this could mean you have joint problems (TMD – Temporomandibular Disorder), and these need resolving before you have any orthodontic
treatment.

Facial Muscle Examination

This involves inspecting your face, looking at symmetry and any asymmetry at rest, during conversations, and testing the various facial muscles (you will have to pull some questionable faces and make some sounds, we promise you it’s all part of the plan).

Swallowing and Respiratory Examination

This is where the Doctor examines your swallowing and respiratory behaviour and checks to see if there is a medical history of any allergies. Swallowing and respiratory issues can lead to future or current problems with the position of the tongue, breathing, and the alignment of the teeth.

Initial Treatment Plan and Price Calculator

You will receive an initial treatment plan and the overall costs calculated. You can have this e-mailed to you or printed out to take home with you. We offer various payment options such as 0% finance with your bank or instalment payments with our clinic privately. We even offer discounts to those who want to pay for their treatment in full.

We offer an Invisalign® Express consultation package at SmileBox Dental Clinic. This consultation is done face-to-face in one of our modern Clinics.

This consultation takes up to 30 minutes, therefore ideal if you have a busy day planned, you can be in and out of the clinic with all the information you require before you know it!