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While patients are more likely to understand good service than they are
excellent treatment, a good orthodontist
is able to combine the two. When you select an orthodontist, the quality
of treatment is something you may not see, but it is what will give your
teeth and mouth years of trouble-free use.
A good orthodontist excels in three categories, all of which are important
to quality patient care. Obviously, technical ability, including diagnostic
skills, are a must. Your dentist must be able to identify and correct any
conditions in your mouth or with your teeth, and this requires both excellent
training and ongoing learning. Your orthodontist needs to keep abreast of
changes and advances in the field of dentistry, including the use of Damon
braces or the Invisalign
invisible braces, so that the best treatment options can be proposed.
Less medically necessary, but still important, a good orthodontist
will also demonstrate strong personal skills. A surly dentist,
or one who is intimidating, may perform just as well as another,
but few will choose to visit or return to such a person when
dental braces are needed. A caring attitude, which includes
sympathy and friendliness, makes a good dentist even better.
A great orthodontist will respect the patient, will be punctual
and confident, and will have an attitude that puts even the
most nervous patient at ease.
The ability to work under pressure and to perform under stress
separates the best orthodontists from the rest. In some ways,
practicing medicine is like piloting an airplane with extended
periods of routine punctuated by moments of crisis. A great
orthodontist will be alert for any possible problems, will
prepare for them, and will handle them smoothly. Preventive
care means avoiding future problems, and attention to detail
is a necessary habit.
A good orthodontist will relate to a wide range of patients
from many backgrounds and cultures. No two people react the
same to dental work, including the application of braces,
and a good orthodontist will notice and take into account
varying levels of fear or apprehension.
A good orthodontist represents a combination of all these qualities, all
of which play a role in selecting, fitting, and maintaining braces and correcting
dental conditions.
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