Family Orthodontics Mission Statement:
Quality Orthodontic Care, One Patient At A Time
FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION
Your First Visit
Prior to your first appointment, you can download and fill out the medical and health history form to save time. Upon completion of a thorough examination, Dr. Jung or Dr. Pacther will be able to answer the following questions:
- Is orthodontic treatment indicated?
- When is the correct time to begin treatment?
- What treatment options are available?
- How long will treatment last?
- How much will treatment cost?
If treatment is indicated at this time, patient will be set up for diagnostic records appointment.
Records Visit
Complete diagnostic records typically include necessary digital x-rays, digital photos of patient's face and teeth, plaster study models of the teeth. This information is used to confirm initial findings and develop a customized treatment plan for each patient. These records are also helpful in tracking the progress of treatment as the teeth move during orthodontic care.
Treatment Planning/ Consultation Session
After Dr. Jung or Dr. Pachter has evaluated the clinical and diagnostic records, the doctor will present in detail, orthodontic findings and the treatment options available. All the necessary paperwork will be mailed to the patient before treatment begins. If indicated, a separate treatment consultation session will be set up for difficult cases such as severe growth discrepancy and orthognathic surgery cases.
Treatment Time
The appointment when you get your appliances (braces, expanders, etc) usually takes 40-60 minutes. You will then see us at regular intervals 4-10 weeks. The routine adjustment appointments are usually fifteen to thirty minutes long. If you cannot keep an appointment, please notify us at least 24-48 hours in advance. It may be difficult to get a convenient time (early morning/late afternoon) if you need to reschedule an appointment on a short notice. We make every effort to be on time for our patients, and ask that you extend the same courtesy to us.
Appointment Information
Flexible appointment hours, including evening and Saturday hours available.
Our objective is to provide excellent orthodontic care while seeing each patient at his or her appointment time, and completing treatment by the estimated completion date. To accomplish this goal, it is imperative that our patients and their parents understand the manner in which we schedule our appointments.
In our office, long procedure and repair appointments are scheduled during work/school hours, so short routine progress appoiments can be accommodated after school/work hours.
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