What To Expect
Your first visit: new patient exam
Records appointment
New patient folder
Separator appointment
Appliance appointment
Impressions for Bonding Appointment
Bonding Appointment
Archwire change appointment
De-banding appointment
Retention appointment
Confirmation of appointments by Televox System
Recall appointment
Your First Visit: New Patient Exam
When you arrive at Icon Orthodontics we ask that you sign in at the "On-Deck" computer station to let us know that you have arrived. This allows us to serve you better and faster by having our treatment staff notified of your arrival to the office. Here's how it works:
A comprehensive initial examination of the facial structures, jaws, gums and teeth and a review of overall dental health is also performed. A new patient exam will take approximately 20 to 30 minutes to complete.
Dr. Low will briefly discuss any concerns and will also answer any questions that you may have. One of the following outcomes will be decided at this appointment:
If it is determined that treatment is not needed at this time (due to growth factors or tooth eruption patterns), you will be placed on a "recall" list for a future appointment.
Records Appointment
Taking Orthodontic records includes the following three components:
New Patient Folder
Upon completion of the records appointment, the Icon staff carry out a number of important activities, including:
Separator Appointment
A separator appointment will be made one week prior to having braces placed. This appointment takes approximately 5 to 10 minutes. The insertion of separators on the back teeth will allow for easier placement of the bands during the bonding appointment, when the braces are fully inserted.
Appliance Appointment
According to the treatment plan proposed by Dr. Low, it may be necessary to insert an orthodontic appliance at some point in the treatment, usually prior to having the braces inserted. This procedure could take 2 to 3 appointments depending upon the type of appliance required.
Impressions for Bonding Appointment
During this appointment models of the upper and lower teeth are taken. Dr. Low will use these models to place brackets in precise positions on each tooth. This method, called Sondhi® Indirect Bonding, allows for exact bracket placement on all of the teeth and reduced chair time for the Bonding Appointment. At this appointment a gift bag will be given to the patient containing either a water bottle (children and adolescents) or travel coffee cup (adults) and an assortment of foods to enjoy before, and not after, braces are placed. This appointment takes approximately 20 minutes.
Bonding Appointment
During this appointment the braces are placed. This involves having bands and brackets placed upon the teeth, a wire inserted through the brackets, and clips closed on each bracket to hold the wire in place. A Sonic Complete® electric toothbrush is given to each patient at this appointment to ensure that dental hygiene is maximized during orthodontic treatment. This appointment takes approximately 1 to 1 & ½ hours to complete.
Archwire Appointment
Approximately every 6 to 12 weeks the patient is seen to review treatment progress and insert a new wire, as necessary. In addition, oral hygiene will be evaluated and any questions from the patient or caregiver will be addressed. This appointment takes approximately 20 minutes.
De-Banding Appointment
Upon completion of treatment, the braces will be removed and post-treatment models, x-rays and pictures are completed. This appointment takes approximately 1 hour to complete. The models are used to construct a retainer to hold the teeth in place and then become part of the patient's permanent record.
Retainer Insertion Appointment
About one week after having braces removed, retainers are inserted. Instructions are given to the patient regarding care, time of wear, and future appointments.
Retention Appointment
Even though your braces have been removed, regular check ups are required to ensure that the orthodontic correction is stable. This short appointment will be scheduled at 3, 6 or 12 month intervals as required.
Confirmation of Appointments by Televox System
All appointments scheduled at our clinic will be confirmed via our computerized confirmation system. If you are not available, a message will be left (if possible) or our staff will contact you at a different time.
Recall appointment
Should you not require treatment at the time of your first visit to our office, your name will be placed on a "recall" list and we will invite you back for an additional appointment in approximately 6 months time. This will allow Dr. Low to monitor your growth progress so that treatment can be started at the most appropriate time.
Your first visit: new patient exam
Records appointment
New patient folder
Separator appointment
Appliance appointment
Impressions for Bonding Appointment
Bonding Appointment
Archwire change appointment
De-banding appointment
Retention appointment
Confirmation of appointments by Televox System
Recall appointment
Your First Visit: New Patient Exam
When you arrive at Icon Orthodontics we ask that you sign in at the "On-Deck" computer station to let us know that you have arrived. This allows us to serve you better and faster by having our treatment staff notified of your arrival to the office. Here's how it works:
- You arrive at the clinic and log on to the computer
- Your log-in tells the treatment staff that you have arrived
- An assistant escorts you to the treatment area
A comprehensive initial examination of the facial structures, jaws, gums and teeth and a review of overall dental health is also performed. A new patient exam will take approximately 20 to 30 minutes to complete.
Dr. Low will briefly discuss any concerns and will also answer any questions that you may have. One of the following outcomes will be decided at this appointment:
- Patient is ready for treatment
- No treatment is indicated
- Treatment will be needed but not at this time
If it is determined that treatment is not needed at this time (due to growth factors or tooth eruption patterns), you will be placed on a "recall" list for a future appointment.
Records Appointment
Taking Orthodontic records includes the following three components:
- Models of upper and lower teeth and gums and bite registration
- Three-dimensional scan of head, including teeth and jaws
- Pictures of patient’s face, teeth and bite
New Patient Folder
Upon completion of the records appointment, the Icon staff carry out a number of important activities, including:
- Printing, measuring and reading of skull and teeth x-rays
- Downloading, printing and review of client photos
- Review of client health and growth history
- Analysis of teeth models
- Development of proposed treatment plan by Dr. Low
- Preparation of information for mailing
- Written summary from Dr. Low outlining the proposed plan for treatment
- Potential Risks and Limitations of Treatment documentation
- Financial summary
- Pre-Authorized Insurance Form(s)
- Privacy Policy Handout
- Biography of Dr. Low
Separator Appointment
A separator appointment will be made one week prior to having braces placed. This appointment takes approximately 5 to 10 minutes. The insertion of separators on the back teeth will allow for easier placement of the bands during the bonding appointment, when the braces are fully inserted.
Appliance Appointment
According to the treatment plan proposed by Dr. Low, it may be necessary to insert an orthodontic appliance at some point in the treatment, usually prior to having the braces inserted. This procedure could take 2 to 3 appointments depending upon the type of appliance required.
Impressions for Bonding Appointment
During this appointment models of the upper and lower teeth are taken. Dr. Low will use these models to place brackets in precise positions on each tooth. This method, called Sondhi® Indirect Bonding, allows for exact bracket placement on all of the teeth and reduced chair time for the Bonding Appointment. At this appointment a gift bag will be given to the patient containing either a water bottle (children and adolescents) or travel coffee cup (adults) and an assortment of foods to enjoy before, and not after, braces are placed. This appointment takes approximately 20 minutes.
Bonding Appointment
During this appointment the braces are placed. This involves having bands and brackets placed upon the teeth, a wire inserted through the brackets, and clips closed on each bracket to hold the wire in place. A Sonic Complete® electric toothbrush is given to each patient at this appointment to ensure that dental hygiene is maximized during orthodontic treatment. This appointment takes approximately 1 to 1 & ½ hours to complete.
Archwire Appointment
Approximately every 6 to 12 weeks the patient is seen to review treatment progress and insert a new wire, as necessary. In addition, oral hygiene will be evaluated and any questions from the patient or caregiver will be addressed. This appointment takes approximately 20 minutes.
De-Banding Appointment
Upon completion of treatment, the braces will be removed and post-treatment models, x-rays and pictures are completed. This appointment takes approximately 1 hour to complete. The models are used to construct a retainer to hold the teeth in place and then become part of the patient's permanent record.
Retainer Insertion Appointment
About one week after having braces removed, retainers are inserted. Instructions are given to the patient regarding care, time of wear, and future appointments.
Retention Appointment
Even though your braces have been removed, regular check ups are required to ensure that the orthodontic correction is stable. This short appointment will be scheduled at 3, 6 or 12 month intervals as required.
Confirmation of Appointments by Televox System
All appointments scheduled at our clinic will be confirmed via our computerized confirmation system. If you are not available, a message will be left (if possible) or our staff will contact you at a different time.
Recall appointment
Should you not require treatment at the time of your first visit to our office, your name will be placed on a "recall" list and we will invite you back for an additional appointment in approximately 6 months time. This will allow Dr. Low to monitor your growth progress so that treatment can be started at the most appropriate time.
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