So you�ve decided to get braces. What next? Getting an orthodontic treatment involves multiple visits to your orthodontists. The first of which is spent in reviewing your dental records and then taking x-rays of your moth and head. These are needed so that a model of your teeth can be made accurately. The orthodontist will be able to design a plan for the treatment. Plans vary as they are suited to the needs of the patient. Oral surgery and recovery may be performed if necessary. The treatment may also last years, and retainers may be needed after the treatment.