At certain times during treatment, teeth can be sore for a few days. Tylenol can be taken to relieve any discomfort but most visits will not cause any soreness. With Invisalign there is far less [...]
Yes, a tooth with a crown will move just like a tooth with a filling will. If teeth are missing, the orthodontic treatment will assist in the position of the remaining teeth.
No, many of our patients are adults. Health, happiness, and self-esteem are very important to adults. No patient is too old to straighten teeth. Straight teeth are not only esthetically [...]
It’s best to assume that your child will need phase 2 treatment. The time after phase 1 is the resting period where we will closely observe your child during their growth and tooth eruption. [...]
Phase 1 treatment is not always necessary but if it is, it’s usually started at or around the ages of 6-8 and can last anywhere from 6-18 months. The main goal of phase 1 is to address issues [...]
No, but on some occasions we may need to speak with a parent so we ask that a parent check in with a treatment coordinator after each appointment or give us your email address and we can [...]
We will try our best to meet your scheduling needs but it is unlikely that we can schedule all appointments during after school hours. Some of our doctors have evening and Saturday hours to make [...]
Appointment scheduling varies depending on each patient’s needs but most orthodontic patients need to be seen every 5-12 weeks. If there is something that requires more frequent or less [...]