A meeting with your orthodontist and treatment coordinator where they discuss your treatment plan.

	X-ray of the head that show the alignment of the jaws and teeth and whether they are growing in harmony.

	An x-ray taken by a machine that rotates around your head providing a picture of your jaws and teeth to determine the stage in development and any improper positioning.

	Orthodontic photographs include extraoral photos, which are photos of the face and profile, and intraoral photos that are photos of the different positions of the teeth and bite.

	An impression tray is filled with a soft, dough-like material and gently placed in your mouth to produce a mold of your teeth.

	A metal ring is placed on your teeth to hold on parts of your braces.

	The process of attaching brackets to your teeth using a special safe adhesive.

	An evaluation of your progress where your wires or elastics may be changed to keep your treatment on track and moving forward.

	An exciting day! The day your braces are removed and you can show your beautiful smile.