Our number one goal is to give you the healthy, straight, and beautiful smile you’ve always wanted. We know that choosing orthodontic care is a big decision, and we respect your reasons for wanting to improve how you look and feel.
Our practice will be with you every step of the way to make your orthodontic care as rewarding as possible. We use the latest technology and offer a range of safe, gentle treatment options, so you receive the customized, individual care you deserve.
Every smile starts with an initial consultation!
Your initial consultation is your chance to meet our team, learn more about orthodontics, receive a complete initial exam, and discover which treatment options best fit your needs. During your initial consultation, we will:
- Go over your dental and medical history forms
- Complete a thorough oral exam, including intra-oral photos, to determine whether treatment is needed
- Work with you to build a customized treatment plan
- Review all financial information, insurance options, and payment plans
Our team is happy to answer any questions and will give you everything you need to decide which treatment is right for you. In some cases, we may even be able to place braces the same day! Contact our practice to schedule your initial consultation.
What happens after the initial consultation?
You’re one step closer to the smile you’ve always wanted! After your initial consultation, we’ll take records and schedule your first appointment, when one of our doctors will place your new orthodontic appliance. This visit usually takes about an hour, and our team will be right there to keep you as comfortable as possible.
Scheduling Appointments
Our appointment system is built to give you the best possible experience throughout your orthodontic treatment. To keep treatment on track, orthodontic force systems need to be adjusted and monitored every 5–8 weeks. Some visits will inevitably overlap with work or school, so our goal is to balance your need for regular appointments while keeping missed school and work hours to a minimum.
Appointments:
We make every effort to see you at your scheduled time. Your time is valuable, and it shouldn’t be spent waiting in our reception area. Please check in before your scheduled appointment time.
At each visit, we set aside enough time to complete your adjustment, plan your next appointment, review your treatment progress, and answer your questions.
Because our schedule is carefully planned, late arrivals and missed appointments can create challenges. We often aren’t able to fit a late arrival into the day, and we may need to reschedule your visit unless an unexpected opening is available.
If you miss an appointment, please call us as soon as possible to reschedule. Since before- and after-school and work appointments are booked 5–8 weeks in advance, your preferred times may not be available on short notice.
Your Treatment Time:
Orthodontic treatment happens in stages. Some appointments will be quick, while others may involve longer procedures. We’ll always do our best to let you know how long your next visit will take.
Please keep in mind that repeated missed or cancelled appointments, as well as frequent breakage of braces or appliances, can significantly lengthen your treatment time.
Longer appointments are scheduled during school and work hours, and shorter appointments are scheduled before or after school and work. This gives you the greatest opportunity to book short visits at the times that are most convenient for you.
Braces Repairs and Urgent Care Appointments
If you notice a loose bracket or broken wire, please call us before your regular appointment, and we’ll schedule you as soon as needed. We can’t always repair broken appliances during regular adjustment visits, so repair appointments will most likely be scheduled between 9am and 2pm.
Visiting the dentist during orthodontic treatment
Even while you’re in orthodontic treatment, it’s essential to keep seeing your family dentist every six months for cleanings and routine dental checkups. If additional dental care is needed, we’re happy to coordinate with your family dentist so you receive the best possible care.