The treatment coordinator and doctor examine the patient's teeth and bite, take measurements and count the teeth. They address the patient's chief concern or reason that the dentist referred. A tentative treatment plan is presented. If a patient is getting clear aligner treatment, the aligners are delivered at this appointment.
If braces have been recommended, the brackets are bonded to the teeth along with patient education, cleaning instructions, etc. Whether in aligners or braces, we see patients about every 6 weeks for appointments. We either deliver new aligners, bond engagers and check the progress of tooth movement, or adjust the braces and make bends to the wires (new colors too!).
If braces have been recommended, the brackets are bonded to the teeth along with patient education, cleaning instructions, etc. Whether in aligners or braces, we see patients about every 6 weeks for appointments. We either deliver new aligners, bond engagers and check the progress of tooth movement, or adjust the braces and make bends to the wires (new colors too!).
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We understand that your days are busy with work and/or school, however, not all appointments can be done after school or in the evenings. We all have families that we enjoy spending time with at home and scheduling everyone after school hours would be impractical. Our longer appointments are scheduled mid-morning or early afternoon to accommodate our shorter adjustment and appliance check appointments before and after school or work.
Please be on time for all appointments. If unable to make your appointment, please notify us as soon as possible, so we can accommodate other patients who may need to see us. Payments are due in the manner agreed upon in your financial agreement. If for some reason you are not able to meet your monthly obligation, please contact us so we can make arrangements before your account becomes delinquent.
If your teeth become sore after a visit, we generally recommend that you take an analgesic such as acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol) or ibuprofen (e.g., Advil, Motrin). This, of course, is the protocol only if there are no known allergies to these medications. Rinsing with Peroxyl or a cup of warm water and teaspoon of salt can also be soothing.
The "wooden nickel" program is a motivational reward system used to encourage patient cooperation and better oral hygiene. The success of orthodontic treatment relies greatly on the cooperation of the patient. Good oral hygiene prevents decalcification (white marks on the teeth), puffy gums and bad breath.
No, it is not. Most of our patients are referred by their family dentist, however many patients are concerned about the look and function of their teeth and take the initiative to schedule themselves for an examination to have their need for orthodontic care evaluated. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends an orthodontic screening at age seven.
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