Looking for an Orthodontist?

When you consider having your teeth straightened, here are some questions to ask your dentist that will help you make an informed decision as to who you choose to do your braces for you:

1. When did you start practicing dentistry?
2. Are you also an orthodontist?
3. What is the role of the orthodontist?
4. Have you had orthodontic training beyond dental school? Weekend workshop? Manufacturers certificate training? Three-year, advanced degree in orthodontics?
5. Has your staff had orthodontic training?
6. How many orthodontics cases do you see each week? Lifetime?
7. Do you treat all orthodontics cases, even the most complex?
8. Which cases do you refer to orthodontists?
9. Have orthodontists finished work you have started?
10. Are you a member of the Association of Orthodontists, Singapore?

To paraphrase what Aldo Gucci famously once said,

Quality is remembered,

long after the price is forgotten

His acutal quote was: "The bitterness of poor quality is remembered long after the sweetness of low price has faded from memory.”