Before you see a health specialist, you typically need a doctor referral from your primary care provider or family doctor. So does that apply to orthodontists too?
Spoiler alert: No, you do not need a dentist referral to begin your orthodontic journey. Nothing has to stand in the way of your beautiful new smile!
You get to take control of your future and decide when you want to see an orthodontist.
How to visit an orthodontist without a referral
The process is simple. All you have to do is request a complimentary consultation with Dr. Loeb and our team. We’ll take care of the rest.
Your first visit to us includes:
- Complimentary comprehensive exam
- Personal, one-on-one consultation with a 5-star orthodontist
- Finance and insurance review to create a custom payment plan
- Review of your treatment options, including clear braces, clear aligners and metal braces
We will likely recommend records are taken as well. Once your consultation and exam are complete, we can begin your treatment journey!
Your dentist’s role in your orthodontic treatment
While it’s not necessary for you to get an orthodontist referral from your dentist, your dentist still plays a critical role in your orthodontic treatment and your dental health. Before you begin orthodontic treatment, it’s important that your dentist assesses your teeth and gums to ensure that they’ve healthy and ready to support your braces or aligners.
You will still need to visit your dentist every six months, or as often as instructed by your dentist, in order to keep your smile clean and to help us achieve the best possible results from orthodontic treatment.
How do you decide which orthodontist to visit?
Since you don’t need a referral from a dentist, how do you decide which orthodontist to entrust with your smile? Here are a few factors to help guide your search:
1. Location
You’ll want to visit an orthodontist located near you. You’ll be seeing your orthodontist regularly, every 6 to 8 weeks or so, and you won’t want to travel an hour there and back every time.
If you live near Oakland, come visit us at Loeb Orthodontics. We have a convenient location off Ramapo Valley Rd.
2. Experience
Choosing an orthodontist for you or your child is a big decision; it’s not one to take lightly. When deciding which orthodontist with whom to get started, consider the orthodontist’s skill and experience. How many years has the orthodontist been practicing? Is he or she a member of professional associations?
Dr. Allison Loeb has been voted one of NJ’s Favorite Kids’ Docs, and has been repeatedly voted by her peers as a Top Orthodontist in New Jersey Monthly magazine. She graduated at the top of her class, and is an active member of a number of professional associations, including American Association of Orthodontists, New Jersey Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association and more.
With Dr. Loeb and our team, you’re in exceptional hands. Results are predictably beautiful with us.
3. Do they offer modern treatment options?
You deserve options. You shouldn’t be limited to one type of braces in 2024. Modern advancements in orthodontics have made treatment options more convenient, more efficient, and less noticeable than ever before.
At Loeb Orthodontics, we use the most advanced technologies to ensure our patients’ comfort and to ensure precision in our results.
We offer different types of braces, including clear braces, as well as virtually invisible clear aligners. Your treatment choice is up to you. Dr. Loeb has the experience necessary to treat you with your preferred option.
Staying up-to-date with modern technologies is deeply ingrained in the core of our practice.
Still have questions about visiting an orthodontist?
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any questions. On your first visit, we’ll discuss your needs and goals and examine your smile to create a 100% personalized treatment plan for you.
Request your complimentary consultation with Dr. Loeb, our 5-star orthodontist in Oakland. A lifetime of beautiful smiles starts here!