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| BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES Click here to see more pictures of some of the problems braces/orthodontics can correct! |
| John R. Christensen, DDS, MS, MS, PA 121 W. Woodcroft Parkway * Durham, NC 27713 * Fax (919) 489-2892 * Phone (919) 489-1543 |
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| 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. 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. 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. |
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| 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 wai 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. |
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| BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES! Click here to see more pictures of some of the problems braces/orthodontics can correct! |
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