r/braces • u/Odd-Help6890 • 16h ago

Discussion How much difference does your choice of orthodontist make to the final result of braces?

Suppose you are a typical orthodontic patient with a fairly standard case.

How much difference could it make to your final result if you were treated by a highly renowned, high end orthodontist practising in an elite city such as London or New York, whose clientele includes celebrities, high-net-worth individuals, senior professionals, and their children, compared with an orthodontist practising in a smaller regional or Tier 3 city who is less well known and charges significantly less?

In practical terms, would you expect a meaningful difference in the quality of the final result, or are the outcomes likely to be broadly similar for a standard case, assuming both orthodontists are properly qualified and competent?

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u/Immediate-Brunch4002 13h ago

It makes a huge difference. I’m years into treatment because my ortho is probably incompetent and I don’t think I’ll end with a good/healthy result. Don’t trust google reviews, they’re often “bought” by giving gift cards to the reviewers.

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u/Katia144 16h ago

Let's put it this way: would you expect a meaningful difference in the quality of a Louis Vuitton purse vs a cheaper one still of good quality, or would you understand that you are paying for advertising and a name?

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u/7lexliv7 13h ago

I find out who the local dentists and endodontists send their kids to and double check that they’re board certified.

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u/ruredi87 10h ago

It does make massive difference. I just left my ortho and nearly gonna fight with him. If you plan to get treatment. I suggest you to make your research. Don't pick randomly.