First consultation
A first visit to understand before deciding.
Cristina takes time to hear your concerns, examine the situation, and explain what happens next.
Book an appointment
01 · Before
Prepare the useful information
The medical questionnaire should be completed at least 24 hours beforehand. Bring any X-rays, letters, or appliances you have.
- Reason for consultation
- Medical and dental history
- Recent records if available
02 · During
Move from your concern to a complete picture
Cristina listens to your expectations, then examines the smile, face, teeth, jaws, and bite. Growth, joints, function, breathing, or sleep are discussed when they relate to your situation. Every additional record should answer a specific clinical question.
03 · After
A plan, timeline, and financial framework
You receive relevant options, their implications, and the next steps. Payment may be staged between an initial payment and monthly instalments.
Belgian reimbursement
Age limits worth knowing before treatment
Under current INAMI rules, first-line orthodontic treatment targets selected corrections before the ninth birthday. For regular orthodontic treatment, the mutuality must generally receive notification before the fifteenth birthday, including where treatment is planned to start later.
- Compulsory insurance does not cover adult orthodontic treatment
- Supplementary dental or private insurance may contribute depending on the policy
- The clinic helps prepare the necessary documents
Frequently asked questions
What patients ask most often.
General answers, to be refined around your diagnosis.
01Does treatment start at the first appointment?+
No. The visit is primarily for understanding and deciding which records or next steps are useful.
02Can I request a second opinion?+
Yes. Bring any available documents and records so earlier recommendations can be understood in context.
03How does reimbursement work?+
First-line orthodontic treatment concerns selected corrections before the ninth birthday. For regular treatment, notification must generally reach the mutuality before the fifteenth birthday. Compulsory insurance does not cover adult orthodontics; supplementary cover depends on the policy. The clinic helps with the necessary documents.
The next step
Let’s start by understanding your situation.
A first consultation is time to take stock, answer your questions, and explain the options that may be relevant.