SERVICES
OUR
RESPONSIBILITY
Quality
orthodontics is never an accident. It is the result of
sincere intention, diligent effort, purposeful
direction, and wise decisions. It often represents the
prudent choice of different alternatives. In
orthodontics as in most sciences, changes occur rapidly
as new techniques, methods and materials are developed.
Our responsibility to you is to keep abreast of this
progress with the highest degree of professional skill,
ability and judgment.
My staff
and I frequently attend continuing education courses on
various topics, some of which are:
- Orthodontic
techniques for adults and children
- Invisible (lingual
or inside ) braces
- Functional
orthopedic therapy
- Dental - facial
deformities
- Cleft lip and
palate
- Growth and
development
- Orthognathic
- Facial and dental
aesthetics
- Office management
My commitment to you
is further fulfilled through my teaching position at New
York University College of Dentistry, hospital
affiliations, research, publications, and leadership
within the dental field. To better serve our community I
continually speak to public and private groups which are
interested in orthodontics and general dental health.
These groups include:
- PTA meetings
- Classroom
presentations
- Religious
organizations
- Community groups
- Professional
societies
Please contact
our office if you are interested in this service.
Honesty, professional competency, and concern for your
health is the foundation of our commitment to you and
from which we derive our satisfaction.
SERVICES RENDERED
You are the most
important person in this office and deserve the best
regarding continuous and timely attention of your
orthodontic needs. Our services are intended to
complement your total oral health. We will work closely
with your general dentist and any needed specialists
toward this endeavor.
I. Initial Examination
The beginning of a
healthier mouth and more beautiful smile begins with an
initial examination. This first appointment evaluates
whether or not there is a need for orthodontic therapy.
Depending upon the type and severity of your particular
problem we will follow you through periodic visits or
advise you that corrective therapy is recommended. There
is no fee for this initial service.
II. Diagnostic
Materials & Consultation
If corrective
treatment is necessary, diagnostic materials are
necessary in order to properly evaluate your particular
problem. This enables us to determine the proper method
for preventive or corrective therapy. These diagnostic
records encompass:
- Medical and dental
history
- Complete clinical
examination
- Casts of the upper
and lower teeth
- Photographs of the
face and teeth
- All necessary
x-rays
After a thorough
review of all diagnostic information we will meet with
you and your family to discuss the orthodontic problem
and the reason for its correction. The method, type of
braces, and anticipated length of treatment will be
explained. Any questions you may have can best be
answered in detail at this time.
III. Active Therapy
Depending upon the
treatment plan, this phase of treatment may last from a
few months to a few years. You will be seen at regular
intervals depending upon the method of treatment and
type of braces used. Patient cooperation is very
important during this phase of therapy.
IV. Follow Up Care
After active
corrective treatment has been completed you will be kept
on periodic examination. This will continue from one to
five years depending upon your original problem. This is
done to continually monitor the stability of the results
achieved; and to maintain these results in the best
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