| . |
What is an Orthodontist?
An orthodontist is a specialist who has completed two or three years of postdoctoral
training in the recognition and treatment of dental and skeletal malocclusions
(abnormal bites.) Dr. Christensen completed this training following his pediatric
dentistry education. This unique specialty training in facial growth and development
allows Dr. Christensen to intercept potential orthodontic problems as well as treat
existing malocclusions.
There is no "right" time to receive orthodontic treatment. Some children require early
treatment to intercept dental problems. Other patients can wait until all the
permanent teeth have erupted before starting treatment. There is no upper age limit
in orthodontics and many adults are now starting treatment.
An orthodontist is a specialist who has completed two or three years of postdoctoral
training in the recognition and treatment of dental and skeletal malocclusions
(abnormal bites.) Dr. Christensen completed this training following his pediatric
dentistry education. This unique specialty training in facial growth and development
allows Dr. Christensen to intercept potential orthodontic problems as well as treat
existing malocclusions.
There is no "right" time to receive orthodontic treatment. Some children require early
treatment to intercept dental problems. Other patients can wait until all the
permanent teeth have erupted before starting treatment. There is no upper age limit
in orthodontics and many adults are now starting treatment.
Orthodontic Records
Orthodontic records are used to diagnose and plan treatment to correct your child's
bite problems. At the "records" appointment, x-rays, impressions and photographs
will be taken of your child's face, profile and teeth. These records not only give Dr.
Christensen information about how to treat the malocclusion, but serve as a record of
where your child started before orthodontic treatment.
Orthodontic records are used to diagnose and plan treatment to correct your child's
bite problems. At the "records" appointment, x-rays, impressions and photographs
will be taken of your child's face, profile and teeth. These records not only give Dr.
Christensen information about how to treat the malocclusion, but serve as a record of
where your child started before orthodontic treatment.
Treatment Plan Presentation
During the treatment plan presentation appointment, Dr. Christensen will sit down
with you and your child to discuss the orthodontic problems, the different treatment
alternatives, and the length and cost of treatment. This is an open discussion and
your questions are an important part of the presentation.
During the treatment plan presentation appointment, Dr. Christensen will sit down
with you and your child to discuss the orthodontic problems, the different treatment
alternatives, and the length and cost of treatment. This is an open discussion and
your questions are an important part of the presentation.
| Treatment Plan Pre |
Orthodontic Treatment
Treatment begins. Dr. Christensen will place the orthodontic appliances (braces) on the teeth. Your child will
generally have appointments every 4-8 weeks for examinations and adjustments. We will do our best to try
and keep school time appointments to a minimum. However, there are certain times we may need to schedule
your child for a school time appointment.
Treatment begins. Dr. Christensen will place the orthodontic appliances (braces) on the teeth. Your child will
generally have appointments every 4-8 weeks for examinations and adjustments. We will do our best to try
and keep school time appointments to a minimum. However, there are certain times we may need to schedule
your child for a school time appointment.
| Dr. John's Office Orthodontics |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
