What Do People Who Failed Orthodontic Treatment at a Gangnam Orthodontic Clinic Have in Common?

What do people who failed orthodontic treatment at a Gangnam orthodontic clinic have in common?

There seem to be quite a few re-treatment cases..

I really want to finish it properly the first time.

If that’s the case, you’ve come to the right place.

Hello.

I’m Oh Su-hwan, a certified orthodontic specialist from the Ministry of Health and Welfare with 18 years of experience.

You may be wondering whether there really are that many re-treatment cases.

From what I’ve seen, about three to four people a day seem to come in with concerns about retreatment.

Even after receiving treatment at a Gangnam orthodontic clinic, there are still people who visit for consultations because they are not satisfied with the results or their teeth have shifted.

Since we have safely completed more than 4,000 orthodontic treatments without incident,

I’ve had many opportunities to hear about these patients’ first treatment experiences.

When I listen to their stories, I notice a few similar patterns.

Today, I’ll summarize those points, so

if you want to get it right from the start, be sure to check them.

<Before-and-after orthodontic treatment photos>

Treatment period: 23.05.15 - 24.10.21 (about 1 year and 6 months)

Treatment performed: correction of crowded teeth, improvement of tooth alignment

Treatment period: 23.01.18 - 24.6.04 (about 1 year and 6 months)

Treatment performed: protrusion correction, midline improvement

*The before-and-after photos were posted with the patient’s consent and were taken under the same environment and conditions.

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The first consultation was with a consultation manager, not a medical professional Gangnam orthodontic clinic

Orthodontic treatment is about diagnosing various factors such as the patient’s skeletal structure, tooth size, arch width, gum condition, and bite relationship,

then creating a plan that suits the patient.

That is why the start of orthodontic treatment is accurate diagnosis,

and I believe accurate diagnosis is only possible through a consultation with a medical professional.

However, among those who came in for retreatment cases,

there were quite a few who said their first consultation was with a consultation manager rather than a medical professional.

In that process, there were cases where the treatment plan was unclear, or where they were not sufficiently informed about whether the appliance chosen was appropriate for them.

In such cases, there is a high risk that things will go off track before treatment even begins.

Since one detailed point caught during the consultation can have a major impact on the outcome of orthodontic treatment,

please make sure the medical professional personally takes enough time to look closely at your teeth.

At our clinic, from the first visit,

the medical professional personally diagnoses the patient’s oral condition,

and we take at least 30 minutes per patient to explain everything in detail.

Before treatment, take a look at actual reviews,

and be sure to check whether the attending doctor takes responsibility from the first consultation to the end.

They were a certified orthodontic specialist, but...

they didn’t seem to have much experience Gangnam orthodontic clinic

These days, more and more people are checking whether someone is an orthodontic specialist.

However, specialist qualification and clinical experience are completely different matters.

Of course, an orthodontic specialist qualification guarantees a certain level of skill,

but actual clinical ability depends on how many cases the doctor has personally handled.

But among those who come in for retreatment,

there are often people who say,

"They were a specialist, but looking back now, they were too young... I think they placed the appliance too hastily."

In orthodontics, experience is skill.

No two patients are exactly the same, so the more experienced the medical professional is with a wide range of cases,

the more accurately they can respond to the patient’s situation and predict outcomes.

At our clinic, centered around me as the chief doctor with over 18 years of orthodontic experience,

specialists from each department collaborate, each with more than 10 years of clinical experience.

If you want orthodontic treatment done right the first time without failure,

I hope you’ll look at real experience, not just a specialist certificate.

I didn’t expect the doctor in charge to change during treatment Gangnam orthodontic clinic

Orthodontic treatment, which is carried out using appliances, requires fine adjustments along the way while checking tiny tooth movements, gum response, and appliance fit,

so that the plan can be followed.

However, when you hear about retreatment cases, there are often people who say the doctor in charge changed during treatment,

or that the doctor was a part-time physician who did not work at the clinic full-time.

Part-time physicians often work on short-term contracts or move between several clinics, so

even if a problem arises with the orthodontic appliance, immediate action may not be possible and you may have to wait until the next appointment.

In some cases, the doctor in charge changes entirely.

When that happens, confusion can arise in the treatment plan, and you may not receive consistent, meticulous care.

So before choosing a Gangnam orthodontic clinic, I hope you will definitely look into this part as well. Orthodontic treatment can take as long as 2 to 3 years once it begins.

That is why it is most important to start correctly from the beginning and finish it properly the first time.

At Smile D Dental Clinic, from diagnosis to completion,

we provide stable orthodontic care tailored to each individual patient.

During consultations, we explain everything with enough time and materials prepared,

so if you’d like to have a consultation with us, please feel free to contact us.

This has been Oh Su-hwan, chief director of Smile D Dental Clinic. Thank you.