ur objective is to make sure your visits with us will be pleasant and informative.
Your initial appointment will consist of an examination and a discussion
of potential treatment options. This important visit will address the
orthodontic needs of you or your child and is complimentary (free
of charge). Please allow one hour for this examination.There are several questions that all potential orthodontic patients and parents want answers to.
Is treatment needed now or is the timing such that it should be delayed until appropriate growth, tooth eruption, or other factors are reconciled? - What treatment procedures will be used to correct the problem?
- Do any permanent teeth need to be removed?
- How long will treatment take?
- How much will it cost?
- How will I pay for it?
Dr. Angle also has examples of various orthodontic appliances to visually show the patient how their treatment will progress.
Please assist us by providing the following information at the time of your first visit:
- Any recent X-rays (x-rays taken within the past 3 months)
- If you have dental insurance, bring the necessary completed forms. This will save time and allow us to help you process any claims.
- Completed online or printed patient registration forms.
If for some reason you cannot make it to your appointment, please contact our office at (503)252-5567. By doing so you allow another patient to use that time as well as reschedule your appointment. If it is after hours leave your name and number and a brief message on our voice mail, and we will return your call in the morning.
DIAGNOSTIC RECORDS AND TREATMENT PLANNING
If it is determined that treatment is indicated, you will be scheduled for diagnostic records. These records usually consist of study models, diagnostic photographs and orthodontic x-rays. Depending on your schedule and ours, we may obtain these records at the exam appointment to save you time. Once these orthodontic records have been obtained, we will review them and determine an individualized treatment plan for your orthodontic needs. A few days later we will review your treatment plan with you, make financial arrangements, and set up visits for treatment to begin.
SUCCESSIVE VISITS
Periodic visits are an important part of orthodontic treatment. Generally, we will want to see you every 6-10 weeks to check your progress and make adjustments to your braces. During this time, you will need to keep appointments, follow instructions, as well as practice good oral hygiene and proper nutrition. Also continue to visit your dentist regularly. Once your braces are removed, retainers are utilized to hold your teeth in their new positions until your bone, gums, and muscles adapt to the new teeth positions. The retention period is an important part of your overall treatment and should not be neglected!
LENGTH OF TREATMENT
Braces may be on between 6 months to 30 months, or longer depending on the age of the patient, the severity of the problem, the patient's cooperation, and the degree of movement possible.
DENTAL CARE
Before any orthodontic treatment, your family dentist should make certain that all cavities have been treated and the health of your gums and underlying bone are free of periodontal disease. Your family dentist should also schedule cleaning and cavity checkup visits during your orthodontic care. We would like to reinforce the need to keep your regular visits with your family dentist because we are only an aid to your family dentist and not a replacement. Please contact our office at (503) 252-5567 if you have any questions. The timing of your treatment is very important. There is an optimum time for each individual to begin. Therefore, an evaluation will allow us to better understand your needs.
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16330 S.E. Stark Street • Portland, OR 97233 • phone: 503.252.5567 • fax: 503.252.1995
e-mail: angleortho@comcast.net
www.angleorthodontics.com
16330 S.E. Stark Street • Portland, OR 97233 • phone: 503.252.5567 • fax: 503.252.1995
e-mail: angleortho@comcast.net
www.angleorthodontics.com
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