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Okay. So you have decided that it is time to fix you smile. You and your dentist have disussed what you want you new smile to look like. You have an idea of the cost and your are ready to role. You hoping that your new teeth can be completed as soon as possible. You want to know how long it will take and exactly what treatment will be done.

Firstly, each patient is completely different and will require as seperate plan. Some elements can be similar but there are numerous variations.

In general there are a few stages of treatment and they happen in sequence.

Number one is Diagnosis. You will have had a cursory exam to establish some idea at to what is necessary and a cost estimate. Now that you are ready to go a more detail diagnosis is needed. This will include a clinical exam, x-rays, models of your teeth and bites and photos.

Your dentist will study everything and design a detailed treatment plan. Computer imaging may be done to see an estimation of the final result and the final result will be built in wax so it can be seen in 3D and use as a template to form your temporaries.

Next comes the consultation where you are presented with the treatment plan and the necessary consent process is completed....