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We wanted our very first DCO Orthodontic Specialists blog post to be about you.  That’s right- about YOU!  We are thrilled to be opening our doors in July of 2016 to begin our effort to create an experience for patients that is truly unique in the healthcare space.  We have been focused to build each of our processes around innovation, teamwork, collaboration, and above all else, making the patient’s experience during treatment priority number one.

Every aspect of our practice has been extensively planned, designed and built around making treatment convenient, enjoyable, affordable and rewarding. We set our goals very high, and we are determined that you will look back on your decision to have orthodontic treatment at DCO as one of the best decisions you have ever made- both in terms of the high quality result and the journey we took together to get there.

Some specific ways in which we deliver a treatment experience to you that exceeds your expectations:

1. Communication: We will take the time to listen to you and collaborate with you during treatment so we can help you reach your goals.
2. Comfort: Our office is a warm place and our entire team is determined to brighten your day.  We have a beverage bar, complimentary Wifi, and semi-privacy in all clinical areas. During your visit, you may even forget that you are in a healthcare space.
3. Convenience: We are will work with you to make your treatment process simple and convenient.  We have advanced technologies that can reduce the number of appointments.  We offer early morning, evening, and weekend hours as well.
4. Esthetics: We offer the most advanced and esthetic orthodontic treatment options available. We are equally focused on the needs of young patients and adult patients.

We begin by listening.  It all starts with you.  These are the mantras of our practice.  We will constantly seek feedback from our patients and tirelessly work to continue to improve each day on the delivery of an exceptional experience.  Come and see what we are about.  It would be an honor to have you join the DCO Family.

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ex·pec·ta·tion (Merriam-Webster) noun:  a belief that something will happen or is likely to happen.

Expectations.  They are so important!  “Does it hurt to get braces on?” It is a frequently asked question by patients of all ages.  I love to be the bearer of good news:  Of all of the medical/dental procedures a patient will have performed during the course of his or her lifetime, getting braces on will probably be among the easiest and most comfortable.  Getting braces put on is so comfortable and painless that many patients actually fall asleep during the procedure!

My wife Sarah and I are excited to be expecting our first child in September and we have access to a plethora of information to help us prepare, including the famous book What to Expect When You’re Expecting.  Fortunately, for patients, “what to expect” when getting braces on can be summarized in 4 easy steps:

1. We clean your teeth with a spin brush
2. We put several solutions on your teeth to help the adhesive work
3. The doctor places and carefully positions each brace
4. We shine a light on the brace to dry the glue

The real work is handled by the doctor in advance of your visit to diagnose and plan the best way to align your teeth and bite.  After we wake you up from the nap you likely took while we put your braces on, we then explain the proper way to take care of your braces:

1. We show you a special brushing technique to keep your braces clean
2. We ask you to stay away from extremely hard or sticky foods
3. We show you how to keep everything very comfortable

The process of getting started with Invisalign is even easier- imagine that!  The take home message is that getting braces or Invisalign is an extremely comfortable procedure.  Most orthodontists offer complimentary consultations to children and adults.  At the consultation, the orthodontist will illustrate the specifics of how you can benefit both functionally and esthetically from orthodontic treatment.

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