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Orthodontic treatment is a significant decision—one that is often preceded by thorough research. We like to ask around, consult friends and acquaintances, and gather information to find the best solution for ourselves. It’s also common to reach out to a clinic that seems trustworthy and ask a few important questions. At the Dr. Borbély Orthodontic Studio, we welcome your inquiries—whether by phone, email, or through the contact form on our website. During your first contact, you’ll speak with our patient coordinator.

If you’d like to visit us to find out what kind of results orthodontic treatment could bring in your case, we warmly welcome you to an initial consultation at our clinic. During this first in-person meeting, we’ll spend about an hour together and go through the following steps:

1. You’ll be asked to fill out a registration form with your contact details and some basic health information.
2. You’ll meet with the doctor conducting the consultation, who will discuss your needs and goals regarding your smile, and then perform an initial assessment.
3. We’ll then talk about the expected results of the treatment, the types of appliances available to achieve your desired outcome, and the estimated time and financial investment involved.
4. If you feel comfortable with the proposed options, we can even complete the necessary documentation for treatment planning on the same day.

The fee for this approximately one-hour consultation is 20,000 HUF.

To create a precise and professional treatment plan tailored to you, we need to carry out a detailed assessment:

• We will take facial and intraoral photographs
• X-rays will be taken of your teeth and jaw structure
• We will take an impression of your teeth to model their current position

Using this documentation, our medical team meets to collaboratively design each patient’s treatment plan based on a well-established protocol and thorough measurements. The result will be your personalized treatment plan, which we will present to you during your next in-person visit. The fee for preparing the treatment plan is 60,000 HUF, and the entire process takes approximately 2 weeks.

Once your personalized treatment plan is ready, we invite you back for a follow-up appointment where we will go over everything in detail and provide written documentation, including:

• The steps that will lead to your desired outcome
• The type of appliance and accessories we will use
• How often we’ll see you for check-ups and what will happen during those visits
• The estimated duration of your treatment
• The total cost of the treatment and the payment options available to you

This appointment lasts about an hour, and you are welcome to ask any questions—we’re here to provide clear answers and discuss everything thoroughly. This meeting is especially important, as it allows us to align on the collaboration ahead over the coming months or even years. Each of our patients has a primary orthodontist, but often another doctor or dental hygienist will also be actively involved in carrying out the treatment. If everything sounds good to you, we’ll schedule your first treatment appointment—most commonly, this is when the appliance is bonded.

To begin your treatment, we will schedule an appointment of approximately 90 minutes, during which we’ll take the first steps depending on your specific treatment plan. Most commonly, this involves bonding the orthodontic appliance. Before the appointment, we will need your consent, so we’ll ask you to read and sign a patient information sheet and a consent form. At the end of the appointment, we’ll explain everything you need to know—from how to clean your appliance to what minor discomforts you might expect. After that, we’ll schedule your next visit to continue the treatment.

During orthodontic treatment, your orthodontist will need to perform certain steps regularly to ensure progress toward the final result. These visits are commonly referred to as activations, wire changes, or routine check-ups. In every case, the key point is that your treatment requires the doctor’s intervention to move to the next stage. Typically, we will invite you back every 4 to 8 weeks for these appointments. Most treatments last between one and a half to two and a half years.

When we’ve reached the desired result—one that brings satisfaction to both you and us—we will remove your orthodontic appliance and thoroughly clean and polish your teeth. This is typically a very joyful moment for our patients! Afterward, we will take a new impression to create your custom-made retainer, which is designed to prevent your teeth from shifting back. This retainer will be delivered to you either the same day or within a few days. If you’d like, we’d be happy to take a photo series of your new, confident smile to celebrate the end of your treatment.

Even after the active phase of your treatment is complete, we won’t leave you on your own—aftercare is nearly as important as the treatment itself. Following the active stage of orthodontics, we’ll continue to offer regular opportunities for both you and us to ensure everything remains on track. At first, we’ll invite you back every few months, and later on, just once a year for a brief check-up. Of course, if you ever have any questions or need to replace your retainer, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re always here to help!