A second opinion on your orthodontic treatment
This is your smile, and it is a significant decision. You are entitled to feel certain before you start. Dr. Catherine McLeod offers a calm, unhurried second opinion, with no referral, no waitlist and no pressure.
When a second opinion makes sense
People come to Dr. Catherine McLeod for all sorts of reasons. If any of these sound like you, you are in good company.
You have been told you need teeth extracted
It is reasonable to want to be sure before anyone removes healthy teeth.
You have been told you need jaw surgery
Surgery is a big step. An independent specialist read first is a fair thing to want.
Treatment is taking longer than you were told
If the timeline has stretched well past what you expected, a fresh look can help you understand why.
You are not sure the plan suits your child
You know your child best. If something does not feel right, it is worth a second look.
The cost is more than you expected
You are entitled to understand exactly what you are paying for, and why.
You have been told to wait, and you are not sure why
Sometimes waiting is the right call and sometimes it is not. A specialist can tell you which.
Something just does not sit right
You do not need a specific reason. Wanting to feel certain before you start is reason enough.
A specialist's independent read
Dr. Catherine McLeod is a specialist orthodontist, and orthodontics is all she does. A second opinion from her is exactly that: a specialist looking at your case afresh and telling you what she genuinely sees. Whether the question is braces, clear aligners, extractions or jaw surgery, you will get a clear, specialist read on what your smile actually needs, and why.
Where it is clinically possible, I work to straighten smiles while avoiding extractions and jaw surgery, rather than treating them as the default. Sometimes they are necessary, and I will tell you so honestly.
What happens at your second opinion
The consultation is free, no referral is needed, and you are under no obligation to transfer your care.
We look at your records
We review any scans, X-rays or plans you bring, and take our own records only if they are needed.
Dr. Catherine McLeod assesses independently
She examines your teeth and bite and forms her own view, rather than anchoring to what you have already been told.
She explains exactly what she sees
No jargon. You will understand your bite, your options and the trade-offs in clear language.
You get her honest opinion
In writing if you would like it, so you can take your time and talk it over at home.
You decide
There is no pressure to switch and no obligation to transfer your care. The choice is entirely yours.
Sometimes the first opinion is right
This matters, so let us say it clearly. Sometimes a first opinion is exactly right. Sometimes extractions genuinely are necessary. Sometimes jaw surgery is the correct call for a healthy, stable result.
If that is what Dr. Catherine McLeod finds, she will tell you so, and she will tell you that your first orthodontist was right. She is here to give you an opinion, not to sell you one. That honesty is the whole point of asking her.
Second opinion questions
Can I get a second opinion on orthodontic treatment?
Do I need a referral for a second opinion?
Will my current orthodontist know?
Do I have to switch orthodontists if I get a second opinion?
Do I really need teeth extracted for braces?
Is jaw surgery always necessary for an overbite?
How much does a second opinion cost in Halifax?
No waitlist
Most patients are seen within one week
Waiting weeks just to be told what is possible helps nobody, least of all a child who is already nervous. So we keep room in the book. Get in touch and you will usually be sitting down with Dr. Catherine McLeod in days, not months.
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Today
You get in touch
Call us or book online. No referral needed, and nothing to pay.
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Usually within 1 week
You meet Dr. Catherine McLeod
A relaxed, unhurried consultation. Bring your questions, and your kids.
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At that same visit
You leave knowing your options
Your choices explained simply and honestly, with the costs written down.
How long is the wait to see an orthodontist in Halifax?
At Embrace Orthodontics there is no waitlist. Most patients are offered a free consultation within one week of getting in touch, and often sooner. No referral is needed.
Get the clarity to decide with confidence
Book a free second opinion with Dr. Catherine McLeod. No referral, no waitlist, no pressure, and no obligation to switch.