Patient Education
Pitner and Carroll Orthodontics
What to Expect
We will create a custom treatment plan for you. Depending on the degree of alignment correction necessary, you may have only a few tray sets or as many as 70 or more. Each tray set is designed to apply specific pressure to your teeth gently but firmly. As you shift from one tray set to the next, you may notice a slight difference in where the pressure is applied.
Common Questions
- What problems or conditions can orthodontic treatment address?
- Should I wait for all permanent teeth to erupt or begin treatment now?
- What treatment procedures will be used to correct the problem?
- Do any permanent teeth need to be removed?
- How long will treatment take?
- What kinds of braces are available? (Traditional, clear, lingual or Invisalign)
- How much will it cost?
- What are my payment options?
Open Communication
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1. Is it required that my family dentist schedule my appointment with the orthodontist?
2. At what age should I schedule an appointment for an orthodontic screening?
3. Will my teeth straighten out as they grow?
4. How do I schedule an appointment for an initial exam?
5. What will happen at the initial examination appointment?
6. What will I learn from the initial examination?
There are five essential questions we cover during the initial examination:
- Is there an orthodontic problem, and if so, what is it?
- What must be done to correct the problem?
- Will any teeth need to be removed?
- How long will the treatment take to complete?
- How much will the treatment cost?
7. Will I need to have teeth extracted for braces?
8. How long will it take to complete treatment?
9. How much will braces cost? Are financing options available? How does my insurance work?
10. How often will I have appointments?
11. Can I schedule all of my appointments after school?
12. Can I drop my child off for an appointment?
13. Do braces hurt?
14. Can I return to school the day I receive my braces?
15. Do you give shots?
16. Do you use recycled braces?
17. Can I still play sports?
18. Do I need to see my family dentist while in braces?
19. Are there foods I cannot eat while I have braces?
20. How often should I brush my teeth while in braces?
21. What is an emergency appointment? How are those handled?
22. Can orthodontic correction occur while a child has baby teeth?
23. What is Phase One (early) treatment?
24. Will my child need full braces if he/she has Phase One treatment?
25. Will my child need an expander?
26. Is it too late to have braces if I am already an adult?
27. Can I wear braces even though I have crowns and missing teeth?
28. Why should I choose an orthodontic specialist instead of my dentist?
Underbite
Crossbite
Protruding Front Teeth
Overbite
Crowding
Spacing
Openbite
Dental Midlines not Matched
Lost Separator
Sore Teeth or Discomfort with Orthodontic Treatment
Wire Irritations
Loose Bracket
Loose Wire
Orthodontic Appointment Policies
Orthodontic Financial & Insurance Information
No two patients require the exact same orthodontic treatment. Therefore, every patient’s treatment costs will differ based on the exact treatment specifications. After your initial consultation with Dr. Pitner or Dr. Carroll, we will provide the details of an exact treatment plan, including the costs. Our staff will review the plan and costs with you in detail and discuss all available payment options so you can make the best choice for yourself or your family. If you wish to pay through a payment plan or financing, we will work closely with you to create a plan that suits your budget. We aim to make it easy and affordable to achieve a beautiful healthy smile.
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