The start of the braces process generally begins after the patient and parents have met with the orthodontist for an initial exam, and have decided that treatment is necessary. The next step is typically an appointment for orthodontic records.The records are a vitally important part of the treatment process. They will provide the orthodontist with much needed information about the patient to make an accurate diagnosis and develop an appropriate treatment plan. We are one of the few orhodontic offices in the country that has the panoramic xray machine on our premises.