Am I allowed to say no to part of my treatment plan?+
Treatment decisions are yours to make. It helps to understand the possible consequences first, and you can ask how declining one item could affect the rest of the plan.
Which phases are usually able to stand alone?+
It varies. Some stages function independently, while others rely on later treatment for protection or function. Ask about this for your own plan before anything begins.
Could I do the back teeth and leave the front for later?+
Possibly, but the answer depends on your bite and how those areas interact. Treating one section can affect chewing and forces elsewhere, so this is worth raising early.
If I pause now, can I come back to it?+
You can raise the subject whenever you are ready. Your teeth and gums may have changed by then, so the earlier plan might need to be reviewed with updated records.
Does a smaller plan mean I need fewer records?+
Not necessarily. Records are chosen according to complexity, and understanding the whole bite may be what shows whether a limited approach is reasonable.
As a Meadow Land resident, how do I raise this before an appointment?+
Telephone (204) 338-3003 or leave a note with your form request explaining what you hope to discuss. Appointments are held at our McPhillips Street clinic in Winnipeg.