Orthodontics must be part of a global treatment, and this is why the practitioner collaborates with many other health professionals to ensure effective treatment. Your orthodontist may then advise you to consult other medical specialties:
- The dental surgeon: the visit to a dental surgeon is done in the same way with or without wearing braces: it is advisable to visit your dentist 1 to 2 times a year for regular follow-up.
- The maxillofacial surgeon: in some patients with significant dental malformations, it may be necessary to call on a maxillofacial surgeon to make the necessary changes to start orthodontic treatment.
- ENT: Some patients have impaired respiratory functions, which may then require a visit to an ENT specialist to find out the causes before properly starting orthodontic treatment.
- The speech therapist, the phoniatrist: When the tongue has a bad position at rest or when swallowing, the orthodontist may recommend a check-up with a speech therapist. The patient can then undertake lingual rehabilitation if necessary, necessary for a functional balance of the orofacial sphere, before starting orthodontic treatment.
- The osteopath or physiotherapist. Just like the eyes or feet, teeth can have an impact on the body and its posture. Thus, collaboration with them will make it possible to complete the effect of orthodontic treatment.
- The doctor, pediatrician, or any other specialist: for the harmonious development of the patient during the important phases of his life.
