Smith Orthodontics

First Visit

At your first visit, we’ll give you a quick tour of the office, you’ll get to meet our team and then Dr. Brian will take a look at your teeth. He’ll let you know if you could benefit from braces, and if so, his suggestions on when treatment should begin (some people can immediately begin treatment while others need to wait a few months or years).

Because we have kept things small and personal we can meet you exactly where you are and provide exactly the care you need.

Dr. Brian SmithOrthodontist in Wichita, KS

The Smith Ortho Process

Consultation

Your consultation is one of our favorite appointments. It’s the first chance you have to get to know us, and the first chance we have to get to know you!

There is no pressure to make any decisions during your consultation. We’ll simply present your options and give you as much time as you need afterward to think them over. Your consultation will last about one hour.

MORE THAN A SMILE

Records Appointment

Once you’ve decided to move forward with treatment, we’ll take digital scans (no more impresions needed!), and any photographs and x-rays we might need of your teeth. We can do all of this at your first consult or schedule it out for another time.

Dr. Brian will then use these records to create a treatment plan specifically tailored to your teeth. This plan will allow us to give you the best smile possible and will also let you know, in detail, what you can expect throughout your time with us.

Wearing Braces

Getting Braces

Placement of your braces will involve Dr. Brian putting little brackets on each tooth and bands on your back molars. It usually takes 1 to 1.5 hours.

Before you leave, we’ll give you a goody bag, discuss how to maintain good oral hygiene while wearing braces, and answer any questions you might have about caring for your new appliance.

Braces Adjustments

Adjustments

After we’ve placed your braces, we’ll ask you to come in every four to six week for adjustments, sometimes called the “tightening,” of your braces. We’ll work through a series of wires that will help your teeth progress according to the treatment plan Dr. Brian created for you. Your typical appointment will last 15 to 30 minutes.

Our office will provide a reminder text and email before your scheduled appointment.

That Amazing New Smile

Removing Braces

Once your appliance has accomplished its job, the exciting day will come where we’ll remove your braces and you’ll get to see your new smile for the first time!

At this appointment, you’ll receive a goody bag that contains some treats and a certificate for a free professional photography portrait. We’ll also take your picture as you ring the “braces off bell!”

Keeping That Smile

Retainers

After Dr. Brian removes your braces, we’ll take digital scans of your new smile and create a retainer that will help maintain it. We ask that you come in for a retainer check after the first 6 weeks of deband. After that there’s no need to come in for any additional appointments unless you need replacements.

Braces for All Ages

From age 7 to 70 we want to care for your whole smile. We modify treatment especially to suit the individual person sitting in our chair.

Orthodontic FAQs

If you have questions about orthodontics, braces or if you’re a candidate for Invisalign or clear aligners, we can help!

Braces Problems

We can help if you have lost a separator, have sore teeth, your dental wires are irritating you, or have a loose bracket or wire.

More Than A Smile

We want this to be more than a smile. Your experience should be truly inspiring.

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A beautiful and healthy smile naturally leads to greater self-esteem. We will be satisfied with nothing less than the best when it comes to your teeth – the challenge that drives us is to exceed your expectations and give you the smile of your dreams.