It isn’t difficult to find a quality local orthodontist! It just takes careful consideration of the orthodontist’s credentials, affiliations, and social reviews (Facebook and Google) to gain insight into their level of expertise and the patient experience they promote in their offices.
If you’ve recently searched for an “orthodontist near me”, we have some valuable tips to help your search!
How to Find a Top Rated Orthodontist Near You
These steps will walk you through the best way to find an orthodontist near you!
- Compile a list of orthodontists around you. Do some online research and social research! Ask trusted friends and family members if they have any orthodontist recommendations. Try the AAO orthodontist finder to narrow your search down to the most qualified orthodontists in the area. If you’re considering Invisalign treatment, it’s a good idea to use the Invisalign doctor locator to ensure that your orthodontist has the necessary experience. (Did you know, we are the only Invisalign Diamond Pus provider in Brevard county?)
- Consider the orthodontist’s experience, certifications, and any previous training they’ve had. How long has the orthodontist been practicing? Have they earned an orthodontic certification? Which professional memberships or affiliations are they a part of?
- Review their reviews! Look up the practice’s reviews on Google and Facebook. Dissatisfied patients are more likely to leave reviews than satisfied patients—a consumer is 21% more likely to leave a review after a negative experience than a positive one. So you can trust that the reviews you’re reading will provide genuine feedback and insight into the practice’s level of patient care! Read what each patient has to say about their experience. Take note if the office team members were kind and welcoming, or cold and unpleasant. What do the reviews have to say about the orthodontist? The patient experience is just as important as the orthodontist’s qualifications!
- Request a complimentary consultation to meet the orthodontist, risk-free. It’s a good idea to choose an orthodontist who offers free exams; this likely means the orthodontist is confident in his or her skills and in the patient experience they provide. Offering free exams also shows that the orthodontist wants you to make the best decision for your smile, not rush you into a payment plan!
Find an AAO Orthodontist
If an orthodontist is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, (of course Dr. Caudill and Dr. McNeight are) this means they’ve completed additional training programs in orthodontics and in dentofacial orthopedics after they graduated dental school.
An orthodontist’s membership in the AAO membership also reassures you that the orthodontist is certified, because the AAO only admits qualified orthodontists.
Try out this easy tool to find an AAO orthodontist near you!
When to See an Orthodontist
According to the AAO, children should receive their first orthodontic screening around the age of 7. While the baby teeth are shedding and the adult teeth are still emerging, our highly-skilled orthodontists (Dr. Caudill and Dr. McNeight) can detect conditions that are soon to become problematic if left untreated.
At Caudill & McNeight Orthodontics, we will never suggest orthodontic treatment if it isn’t necessary or won’t improve your quality of life. Our patients can rest assured that we’ll only suggest what we believe is best for your smile, based on your orthodontic condition, your lifestyle, your needs, and your smile goals.
Before you visit us for your complimentary consultation, you can look out for the following signs that indicate a need for orthodontic treatment.
- Crooked, crowded, or overlapping teeth
- Jaw pain, clicking or popping when opening and closing the mouth
- Top teeth overlap the bottom teeth, or bottom teeth overlap the top teeth
- Pain in your jaw muscles when you wake up (due to clenching)
- Lack of confidence in your smile
If you or your child is in need of orthodontic treatment, and you’re wondering how to find a great orthodontist near you, please reach out to us! We would love to discuss your smile goals, orthodontics costs, or the benefit of orthodontic treatments.
We are Invisalign Diamond Plus providers, which enables us to not only offer Invisalign at the same cost as braces, but it means we can treat complex conditions that other orthodontists may not be able to treat.
We have treated many patients who were previously told by another orthodontist that they were not a candidate for Invisalign!
Ride the wave of confidence with us in Melbourne, Merritt Island or Viera. Get started today with your free orthodontic exam!
