Prepare

Preparing for: traditional braces

Here's what you may want to know, organise and discuss before your visit.

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Before your appointment

A braces consultation is an opportunity to discuss concerns, goals and practical treatment considerations. Suitability requires a qualified assessment.

Before your visit

Make room for your questions.

Think about what you want to understand about your teeth, bite and possible orthodontic care.

Practice instructions

No practice-specific instructions are configured. Follow the instructions provided by your dental practice and ask them if anything is unclear.

Questions for your dentist

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Care is general recovery or maintenance education, not instructions to begin before treatment.

General education, not individual clinical preparation or confirmation of readiness. Your treating practice's instructions take priority. Draft preparation content — qualified Australian dental review required before patient use. Do not change medicines, eating or drinking arrangements based on SmileMap.