Your Treatment

What to expect

1. Initial Appointment

When treatment begins, you and your child will have one or two initial appointments with your orthodontist. During these sessions, the orthodontist will:

Make an initial assessment of your child’s teeth. This may include dental x-rays and other examinations
Explain the treatment options to you and your child
Make a recommendation on which treatment option would work best

2. During Treatment

During treatment, your child will see your orthodontist regularly, so that the orthodontist can:

Ensure the treatment is progressing well
Adjust your child’s appliance
Discuss any questions that may have come up since your last visit
Provide counseling on things like diet, tooth care, etc.

3. AFTER TREATMENT

Once the formal treatment is finished, your orthodontist will supply a set of retainers for your child to help keep the newly aligned teeth in place until bone can grow and harden around them. You and your child should make sure he/she/they uses them as required. It is possible that the retainers may wear and/or break; if that happens, you will be responsible for the cost of a new set of retainers.

4. Patient Report

Your child will be expected to complete a report and the end of active treatment outlining how he/she/they benefitted from the process. This must be done within three months of the end of treatment and submitted to us via e-mail.

If you start or have received orthodontic treatment with any orthodontic or dental professional, your application to Smiles4Canada will be cancelled and you won’t qualify for the program.

Patient and Parent /Guardian’s Responsibilities

On behalf of yourself and your child, you agree to:

Pay a one-time, non-refundable administrative fee of $500 when your child is accepted for treatment. Your orthodontist cannot begin treatment until this fee is paid.
Undertake any non-orthodontic treatment your orthodontist recommends. This may include cleanings, fillings, extractions, gum surgery, root canals, or jaw surgery. This treatment is not included in the program and may be an extra cost.
Maintain your child’s oral health by daily and correct brushing and flossing, regular visits to your general dentist, and complying with any treatment your general dentist may recommend.
Make all scheduled visits to your orthodontist.