Well, everyone is a little scared of going to the dentist or orthodontist. If it is so scary for adults can you imagine what it does for children. The dentist is the ultimate bogey man for a child with bad teeth. But jokes apart, once in a lifetime, one has to visit the orthodontist, the eventual teeth specialist. So how does one get the best and that too at a low cost? The general guide is to ask around who is good and if anyone has benefited from the treatment. Orthodontics is a specialized branch of dentistry. It means that he is not an ordinary dentist but a specialized one. Who is the best for consideration of overall dental care?
Chose one who is specialized and has the latest knowledge on the problem that you need to tackle. Ideally his clinic should not be far off so that when there is an emergency, one can go immediately. And if there are weekly visits then also one located nearby is better. A specialist usually has more experience in terms of years, education and upgraded skills. Each orthodontist has a different system and treatment plan. Make appropriate enquiries before you chose one. Because you will have to stick to his services for a long time. Like every other treatment there is no harm in taking a second opinion. It helps to make the right decision.