Patient journey - Smile Network Staging

Getting Started

Before Treatment

Starting your journey with us is easy and clear. Here’s what happens before your treatment begins:

Book Your Appointment

You’ll receive a welcome email with appointment details, medical history forms, and clinic information.
Please complete the medical history questionnaire before your visit.

Prepare for Your Visit

You’ll receive a welcome email with your appointment details, medical history forms, and clinic information.
Adult patients should bring a referral letter from their general dentist.

Prepare for Your Visit

We’ll take any necessary X-rays and photos on-site.
The orthodontist will review your history and conduct a thorough examination.
We’ll discuss treatment options, timing, questions you have, and costs to make an informed decision.

Your Smile in Progress

During treatment

Once treatment begins, we’ll support you at every stage. From regular check-ups to managing your appliances, we’re here to make the process as smooth and comfortable as possible.

Regular Check ups

You’ll visit us every 8-10 weeks to monitor your progress and adjust your braces, aligners, or appliances as needed.

Our team will make sure everything is tracking as planned and answer any questions you have.

Oral Hygiene And Care

We’ll show you how to clean your teeth and appliances properly during treatment.
Maintaining great hygiene helps ensure fast, healthy results.

Support and Adjustments

Some discomfort is normal after adjustments - our team will give you tips to manage it.

If anything breaks or feels off, we’re just a call away.

Caring for Your New Smile

After treatment

Treatment doesn’t end when the appliances come off. We’ll guide you through the next important steps -removal, retainers, and follow-up, to ensure your smile stays beautifully aligned for years to come.

Removal or Completion of Treatment

Once your teeth have moved into their ideal positions, we’ll schedule an appointment to carefully remove your braces.
We’ll review your results and ensure your smile is exactly where it should be before the removal.

Retainers and Care Plan

You’ll receive custom retainers designed to keep your teeth in place.
We’ll provide a detailed care plan on how and when to wear your retainers for the best long-term results.

Follow Up and Communication

We will schedule a 6-month follow-up consultation after treatment to check your smile and answer any questions.
If you were referred by a dentist, we’ll communicate with them to coordinate ongoing dental care.
You’ll receive a post-treatment update with your care plan, retainer instructions, and next steps.

Built Around You

Orthodontic Appointments That Fit Your Life

At Scope Orthodontics, our appointment times work around your busy life. For short appointments such as routine checkups, we have availability out of school hours. For those longer appointments, such as putting on braces, we have appointments available during school hours.