S.AMY LAI, ORTHODONTIST
-The Braces Place
2550 SE 109th Avenue
Portland, OR 97266
ph: 5032537579
fax: 5032537579
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FAQ
- Do you charge for consultation?
NO.
- Do you take dental insurance?
Yes, we take most dental insurances.
- Do you do invisalign?
yes
- They told me I need orthgnathic sugery to correct my bite, do I have other choice?
Yes. We treat severe openbite cases without orthognathic surgery and results are stable. A lot of severe crossbite cases can be treated without surgery.
- How many times I have to brush my teeth?
At least 5 times per day. One in the morning, one at night, and 5 minutes after you eat, if you only eat three meals.
- Do I visit my general dentist during orthodontic treatment?
You should visit your general dentist every 6 month.
- Do I have to wear retainer?
Absolutely.
- When should I bring my child to see an orthodontist?
Age 7.
- Is electronic toothbrush better?
Yes, if you are not very good at brushing your teeth.
- What kind of food should I avoid?
Food that is too hard, too sticky or too chewy. Drink with high sugar content.
- How to Clean a Dirty Retainer?
1 to 10 Ratio
1 part household bleach
10 part water- I am missing permanent tooth, do I have to have my baby tooth extracted?
Not necessarily. If there is no succeduous permanent tooth, you could keep the baby tooth. If you have an underbite, be careful making a decision to extract any permanent (or baby) tooth .
Visit your orthodontist!
2550 SE 109th Avenue
Portland, OR 97266
ph: 5032537579
fax: 5032537579
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