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Specialist assessment
Your First Orthodontic Consultation in Dubai
What a specialist orthodontist checks, which records are taken and why, and what you leave with: a clear diagnosis, every realistic option and a written plan before you commit.
- Seen by a specialist orthodontist
- 3D intraoral scanning
- Written plan before you commit
The first visit is an assessment. Treatment starts only once you have agreed a written plan.
Diagnosis before applianceThe problem is defined first; braces or aligners are chosen to fit it.
Quick answer
What happens at a first orthodontic consultation?
At a first orthodontic consultation at Creative Arts in Dubai, a specialist orthodontist asks what you would like to change, examines your teeth, bite, gums and jaw joints, and takes or plans the records your case needs: photographs, a 3D intraoral scan and, where indicated, X-rays. You learn whether the problem lies in the teeth, the jaws or both, which options are realistic, and you receive a written plan with duration and cost before deciding anything.
27 yearsIn-house dental laboratory in the same building
Written planItemised treatment plan before you commit
Open daily10:00–20:00, seven days a week
Jumeirah 3614 Jumeira St, Umm Suqeim 1, Dubai
At a glance
Your orthodontic consultation in brief
- Who examines you
- Dr. Muhannad Kazzaz or Dr. Valeriia Kozachenko, DHA-registered specialist orthodontists
- Who it is for
- Adults, teenagers, children around age seven, and anyone whose teeth have moved since earlier braces
- What is examined
- Teeth, bite, gums, jaw joints, face and smile line
- Records
- Photographs and a 3D intraoral scan; panoramic (OPG) and cephalometric X-rays when the diagnosis needs them
- What you leave with
- Your diagnosis in plain language and the realistic options, then a written plan once records are analysed
- Commitment
- None at the consultation; treatment starts only after you accept a written plan
- Where and when
- 614 Jumeira St, Jumeirah 3 · open daily 10:00–20:00
Records may be completed at the first visit or at a short second appointment, depending on what your case needs.
The visit
What happens at a first orthodontic consultation, step by step
The order can vary, but every first consultation covers these stages before any appliance is discussed.
What you want to change
You explain what bothers you and since when. The specialist asks about general health and medicines, previous braces or retainers, and habits such as thumb-sucking, mouth breathing, clenching or grinding.
ConversationClinical examination
Crowding and spacing; how the teeth meet front to back, side to side and vertically; gum health and bone support; decay, wear or old restorations; and how the jaw opens and closes.
ChairsidePhotographs
The face from the front and side, the smile, and close views of each arch. They show proportions a mirror hides and become the baseline for measuring progress.
Records3D intraoral scan
A handheld scanner records both arches and the bite as a digital model, used to measure the space available and, for aligner cases, to plan each stage of movement.
RecordsX-rays where indicated
A panoramic X-ray (OPG) shows every tooth, root and developing tooth; a cephalometric X-ray shows how the jaws relate to each other. They are taken when the answer will change the plan.
RecordsDiagnosis, options and written plan
The specialist explains what each option can and cannot achieve, including not treating. The written plan follows, with appliance, estimated duration, retention and cost.
Before you decide
Diagnosis
Teeth, jaws or both? Why the records matter
Two people with the same crooked front teeth can need very different treatment. In one, the teeth are simply crowded in well-proportioned jaws. In the other, the lower jaw sits too far back and the teeth have tipped to compensate. Straightening the teeth alone suits the first person; for the second it could make the bite worse.
The records separate these cases:
- The panoramic X-ray shows missing or extra teeth, impacted teeth such as canines, root shape and length, and the bone level around the teeth.
- The cephalometric X-ray is a side view of the jaws and skull; measurements from it show jaw proportions and the angle of the front teeth.
- The scan and photographs measure how much space is missing and how the teeth and lips relate to the face.
From these, the specialist decides whether space can be created without extractions, whether aligners can make the movements needed, and whether a jaw-size difference means orthodontics combined with jaw surgery should be discussed. Bring any recent X-rays from another clinic: if they answer the question, they need not be repeated.
Possible outcomes
What can an orthodontic consultation recommend?
A consultation does not always end with braces. These are the realistic outcomes, and the specialist explains why one fits your case.
A short course or a new retainer
If teeth have shifted after earlier treatment, a limited course or a new retainer may be enough. Old records and retainers help here.
Monitoring a growing child
Children seen around seven are usually monitored rather than treated. The early orthodontic assessment page explains what is checked and when to review.
Another treatment first
Active gum disease or decay is treated before teeth are moved. A tooth that needs a crown or an implant may be planned with the restorative dentist, so orthodontics creates the right space.
A combined plan with jaw surgery
Where the jaws, not just the teeth, are out of proportion in an adult, orthodontics may be combined with surgery assessed by our oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Firas Osman.
Before you come
What to bring, and which questions to ask
A few things make the first visit more useful:
- Previous orthodontic records: old X-rays, photographs or treatment notes, especially if you had braces before.
- Your current retainer, even if it no longer fits.
- A list of medicines and any medical conditions.
- A parent or guardian for patients under 18.
Questions worth asking at any orthodontic consultation:
- Is my problem in the teeth, the jaws or both?
- What are all my options, including doing nothing, and what would each leave uncorrected?
- Will I need extractions, elastics or other auxiliaries?
- Can aligners make the movements my case needs, or are braces more predictable?
- How long is treatment likely to take, and how often are reviews? (See how long braces take.)
- What is the retention plan once treatment ends?
Adults often have extra questions about crowns, gum support or missing teeth; our page on orthodontics for adults covers them.
Your written plan
What does the written orthodontic plan include?
Orthodontic fees follow the diagnosis, so the cost is set out in writing after the consultation and records, not quoted over the phone. See braces cost and Invisalign cost for how to compare quotes.
- ComplexityAligning a few teeth differs from correcting a bite or closing extraction spaces.
- ApplianceFixed braces and clear aligners are planned and priced differently.
- Expected durationLonger treatment means more review appointments.
- Extra stepsExtractions, elastics, expanders or temporary anchorage devices when the movement needs them.
- RetentionWhich retainers are included and how long they are reviewed.
Who treats you
Specialist orthodontists who see you at the consultation
Every orthodontic consultation at Creative Arts is carried out by one of our two specialist orthodontists, who then plans and supervises your treatment. Jaw-joint symptoms can be looked at separately through TMJ assessment.
Patient questions
Frequently asked questions
How long does a first orthodontic consultation take?
Allow time for a conversation, a full examination and records. Photographs and a 3D scan are usually quick; if X-rays are needed they may be taken at the same visit or at a short second appointment. When you book, the clinic can tell you how long to allow and whether to bring previous records or X-rays.
Do I need a referral for an orthodontic consultation in Dubai?
No referral is needed to book a consultation with our specialist orthodontists; you can book by phone, WhatsApp or the form on this page. If your dentist has recently taken X-rays or noticed a problem, bring the X-rays or a note. They help the specialist and may avoid repeating images.
Will I have X-rays at my first orthodontist appointment?
Only if they are needed to make a decision. Most people considering comprehensive treatment need a panoramic X-ray, and many need a cephalometric X-ray of the jaws. If you have recent X-rays from another clinic, bring them: if they show what the specialist needs, they are not repeated.
Can braces or aligners be fitted on the day of the orthodontic consultation?
No. The records are analysed first, the options are explained, and you receive a written plan to consider. Fixed braces are bonded at a separate appointment once you accept the plan. Aligners are made from a digital treatment plan, so they also start at a later visit.
At what age should a child have a first orthodontic consultation?
An orthodontic check around age seven is widely recommended, because problems such as a crossbite or severe crowding are visible by then. In most children the outcome is monitoring, with treatment, if needed, once more adult teeth have come through. The specialist explains the reasoning for your child at the assessment.
Can I get a second-opinion orthodontic consultation?
Yes. If another clinic has recommended extractions, jaw surgery or a particular appliance, bring their records and X-rays. The specialist examines you independently, explains the reasoning behind each option and tells you plainly whether they agree, including when an alternative exists and when it does not.
Does the orthodontic consultation include a price for treatment?
You receive the cost in writing as part of your treatment plan, once the diagnosis and records are complete. We do not quote a figure before examining you, because the appliance, duration and extra steps all depend on the diagnosis. The plan lists what is included, such as review visits and retainers.
I had braces as a teenager and my teeth have moved. Is the orthodontic consultation different?
The consultation is the same, with extra attention to what has moved and why. Bring your old retainer and any records. Often the change is limited to the front teeth and a short course or a new retainer is enough; sometimes the bite has changed too. The specialist explains which applies to you.
Keep exploring
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OrthodonticsOrthodontics at Creative ArtsBraces, aligners and bite correction with specialist orthodontists.TreatmentFixed bracesHow braces work and who they suit.AlignersInvisalign clear alignersRemovable aligners, planned digitally.AdultsOrthodontics for adultsGum checks, existing dental work and retention.ChildrenChildren's orthodontic assessmentWhat is checked around age seven, and why most children are monitored.GuideHow long do braces take?Typical timelines by type of case.
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- Address614 Jumeira St, Jumeirah 3, Umm Suqeim 1, Dubai
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