Your First Orthodontic Visit

Quest Johnson Orthodontics

At Quest Johnson Orthodontics, we are proud to offer affordable orthodontic treatment options with exceptional results to patients of all ages.

Your initial consultation is one of the most important appointments you’ll have at our office. Your first visit to our office is a time for us to get to know you and determine your main concerns. We will ease your fears by giving you as much information as needed to help you feel comfortable. Each member of our team is friendly and accessible, and we encourage our patients and parents to ask questions. We believe that patients will feel more comfortable if they know what to expect and are well informed of a procedure before it occurs. We try to avoid any unexpected surprises and let each patient know everything we are going to do, before we do it.

When you arrive at our Mooresville office, you’ll be welcomed and introduced to our treatment coordinator.  After we give you a quick tour of the office, we’ll look at your medical and dental histories and take a few digital photographs of your teeth, along with a panoramic X-ray if your dentist did not have a current one to send us. These photographs and X-ray are used to identify and discuss any orthodontic problems that are present.

After the photographs are taken, Drs. Quest and Johnson will perform a careful examination.  They will evaluate many things relating to your face, your smile, the fit of your teeth, and the amount of room for all of your teeth. This thorough exam helps Drs. Quest and Johnson determine what type of treatment would benefit you most. They will provide a complete clinical diagnosis, a written summary of the findings and a detailed plan that outlines your treatment, goals, and estimated fees.

Following your exam, Dr. Quest and Dr. Johnson may recommend treatment. If treatment is needed, this could start right away, or they may suggest that you return for periodic checkups. The timing of orthodontic treatment will depend on the developmental stage of the teeth and jaws along with the severity of the problem.

Whether you’ll be beginning treatment now or later, this first orthodontic visit is the best time to ask any questions you have about the orthodontic process. Our treatment coordinator will go over the treatment choices available to you and help you understand what to expect during the different stages of your orthodontic care.

You only get one smile! Trust it to qualified orthodontic experts like Dr. Quest and Dr. Johnson. If you haven’t already scheduled an initial consultation with us, call our office today and take the first step towards the smile you’ve always wanted!