Tell us about the role of treatment coordinator and what you do here.
Treatment Coordinator is a great role to have in the practice. Sometimes patients come in to see me because they dislike one particular thing about their smile, or have an issue where they need a bigger treatment plan. I go through all the treatment options, discussing solutions with them that they may not even know exist. I’m here to reassure them that, 9 times out of 10, there is something we can do to help them achieve what they’re looking for. I use visual aids to help them get a better understanding of what the treatment may look like or what happens during the process. We also go through before and after photos so they can see results achieved from work we’ve done before. It’s really, really nice to be involved in that process.
What is the timescale for a course of treatment?
If you choose clear aligners or braces, some patients may need as little as 6 months, sometimes it takes up to 24 months, depending on what we are trying to achieve. If you’re having a dental crown or a bridge, usually the process would be an initial appointment of about 2 hours, and then we would usually plan to fit the permanent solution a couple of weeks later. At Union Quay Dental we have an on-site lab which is very handy, and makes for a quicker turnaround because crowns and veneers are all made by our own technicians. If something needs adjusting, it means that we can amend things really quickly. It does just eliminate that lengthy time frame and makes for a very personalised treatment.
Are there any treatments that are particularly popular at the moment?
We have had a big influx of people wishing to straighten their teeth recently. Not just the younger generation, we’ve had a lot of older people finally fixing an issue that’s been bothering them for a long time. Composite bonding is really popular at the moment too, because it can help patients achieve a straight smile without fixed braces or liners. Edge bonding can help with fractures or chips, or we can do full bonding over the full tooth surface, which can change the colour and shape.
Book your appointment with Lauren today to talk about the best course of treatment for you.
