When you are choosing an orthodontist, you probably research the quality of their work, whether they take your insurance, and how much they charge. You may also want to choose one with an on-site laboratory. Doing so can make you and your child's life easier in terms of service and convenience.

Technician Interaction

Simply having the technician on site means that you can communicate directly with them rather than pass along your complaints or concerns through the dentist. Proper fit is essential for many appliances. If the removable ones are uncomfortable, your child will not wear them. If full braces do not fit the mouth, just getting through the day can be miserable. An onsite tech can better diagnose the problems with dental appliances and quickly fix them.

Getting the right look and color for caps, crowns, and veneers is also much easier when impressions and construction are done in the same place. For instance, a crown may not look or fit properly the first or even second time it comes back from the lab. The color may be off or it may be too big and throw off the alignment of your teeth. These problems can be taken care of almost immediately at an on-site lab, so your dental work will look and fit the way they need to.

Convenience

When work has to be sent out, the wait can be excruciating, particularly for cosmetic reasons. When a lab is on-site, you can go home with your permanent tooth replacement or orthodontic appliance on day one. When the work has to be sent out, you could be waiting for days or even weeks. Unfortunately, temporary crowns and other emergency measures may not look or feel especially appealing. No one wants to hide their smile from the world for long. 

When you have children, getting them to the dentist can take some serious planning. Having to take them in twice or three times for an orthodontic issue can cause unnecessary stress for both of you. One-stop dental shopping can relieve much of the tension involved in these visits. 

Choosing a dentist who has their own lab makes life easier for everyone involved. You can cut down on the number of visits you need to make, and if any adjustments are necessary, you can have them done quickly. Some people still dread the dentist, in part because some processes are lengthy. An on-site lab addresses this problem. To learn more, contact a company like Next Level Orthodontic Lab.

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