Quote:
Originally Posted by aigel
, but orthodontists aren't rocket scientists, any one of them with a decent reputation can do the job. I would negotiate just as hard as on a car, house or other purchase.
HTH.
G
|
You're right they aren't... They are more like artists or craftsmen. I was always amazed to watch my ortho when he was sculpting the wires to get my teeth straight. He would be looking at the way it all was, and making little marks on the wires and then start bending them this way and that way to get them just like they needed to be to get my teeth straight. He was very meticulous about how he did it, and if he wasn't 100% happy he would scrap it and start over.
You live with the results of what he does for the rest of your life. Find the guy who does the best, who you trust, and who is passionate about his work! I was the type of kid who would never smile before, and now I am not afraid, because I have gotten compliments on how nice my teeth look. In my line of work (sales) first impressions do matter, and not being haggle toothed is a pretty big deal.