Orthodontic treatments take a long time and involve detailed planning. To ensure successful and long-lasting results, the most important step is diagnosis and treatment planning. When you first come into our clinic for teeth aligning, our expert orthodontist will thoroughly examine your oral cavity and your facial profile to understand the cause of the disturbance. To aid in a proper examination, x-rays and digital pictures are needed.
Long gone are the days when you had to wait for x-rays to get ready. With advancements, we now have digital chair-side 2D X-rays that yield the result in seconds on the computer screen. To study the way your teeth currently align, a panoramic x-ray is taken. These x-rays give your dentist a complete 2D view of your all your teeth. However, for a more accurate analysis of your teeth, jawbone, and facial bone structure, a 3D X-ray such as a CBCT may also be recommended. These digital x-rays allow your dentist to make precise measurements with regard to tooth movement and allow them to tell you in advance the time required for treatment and how your teeth will look once the treatment is complete.