Pediatric Dentist
If you or your family member needs to have braces to correct crooked teeth or other orthodontic issue, you need to feel comfortable with the orthodontist you choose because you will be visiting him or her many times throughout the next two years. During a consultation with our orthodontist, you can ask questions about your particular problem and the possible treatments that are available to you.
If you are a parent, you may start by learning at what age your child’s teeth should be checked by an orthodontist. While it is important for children to visit a pediatric dentist starting at the age of one year, it may not be necessary to visit our orthodontist until the child is seven years old. If you are an adult who didn’t get orthodontic treatment …show more content…
as a child or have been in an accident and need to have your teeth fixed, you should visit as soon as possible.
Orthodontists use several tests to diagnosis orthodontic problems.
The two main types of diagnostic aids are essential diagnostic aids and supplemental diagnostic aids. Starting with essential aides there is case history, clinical examinations, study casts, radiographs, including periapical, bitewing and panoramic as well as photographs. Supplemental aids are not essential and include specialized radiographs such as cephlometric radiographs, occlusal intra-oral films, selected lateral jaw views and cone shift technique to name a few.
In order to diagnose the type of orthodontic treatment a patient needs, the orthodontist must recognize the characteristics of dentofacial deformity or malocclusion define the problem and design a treatment that is based on the individual needs of the patient. The orthodontist must also present the treatment plan so that the patient or the patient’s parents fully understand the ramifications of the decision to have braces.
Once we recommend a treatment, you may want to …show more content…
know:
• How long the treatment may take?
• When the treatment should start?
• Is there anything to do to prepare?
• What are the different kinds of braces?
• How often are office visits required?
• What will happen if I don’t get the treatment?
• How should I clean my teeth with braces?
• What if you have an emergency with my braces?
A good orthodontist will talk you through every step of the process. He or she will have a friendly demeanor, be welcoming and make you feel comfortable. The office staff and technicians will be friendly and efficient. They will keep your paperwork in order and maintain a clean and happy office.
Our orthodontist and staff understand that braces may be uncomfortable, embarrassing and even a little painful. They do everything in their power to make the experience as easy as possible, including arranging appointments at convenient times for the client.
The most important criteria for choosing the right orthodontist are that you feel relaxed and comfortable with that person. You will get the best treatment when you are well cared for and cooperative with the program. When you consult our specialist, you may see that our aim is for you to be comfortable throughout the program until the day you have the smile you have always
wanted.
If you are a parent, you may start by learning at what age your child’s teeth should be checked by an orthodontist. While it is important for children to visit a pediatric dentist starting at the age of one year, it may not be necessary to visit our orthodontist until the child is seven years old. If you are an adult who didn’t get orthodontic treatment …show more content…
as a child or have been in an accident and need to have your teeth fixed, you should visit as soon as possible.
Orthodontists use several tests to diagnosis orthodontic problems.
The two main types of diagnostic aids are essential diagnostic aids and supplemental diagnostic aids. Starting with essential aides there is case history, clinical examinations, study casts, radiographs, including periapical, bitewing and panoramic as well as photographs. Supplemental aids are not essential and include specialized radiographs such as cephlometric radiographs, occlusal intra-oral films, selected lateral jaw views and cone shift technique to name a few.
In order to diagnose the type of orthodontic treatment a patient needs, the orthodontist must recognize the characteristics of dentofacial deformity or malocclusion define the problem and design a treatment that is based on the individual needs of the patient. The orthodontist must also present the treatment plan so that the patient or the patient’s parents fully understand the ramifications of the decision to have braces.
Once we recommend a treatment, you may want to …show more content…
know:
• How long the treatment may take?
• When the treatment should start?
• Is there anything to do to prepare?
• What are the different kinds of braces?
• How often are office visits required?
• What will happen if I don’t get the treatment?
• How should I clean my teeth with braces?
• What if you have an emergency with my braces?
A good orthodontist will talk you through every step of the process. He or she will have a friendly demeanor, be welcoming and make you feel comfortable. The office staff and technicians will be friendly and efficient. They will keep your paperwork in order and maintain a clean and happy office.
Our orthodontist and staff understand that braces may be uncomfortable, embarrassing and even a little painful. They do everything in their power to make the experience as easy as possible, including arranging appointments at convenient times for the client.
The most important criteria for choosing the right orthodontist are that you feel relaxed and comfortable with that person. You will get the best treatment when you are well cared for and cooperative with the program. When you consult our specialist, you may see that our aim is for you to be comfortable throughout the program until the day you have the smile you have always
wanted.