Frequently Asked Questions
IS AN ORTHODONTIST DIFFERENT FROM A GENERAL DENTIST?
WHEN SHOULD I SEE AN ORTHODONTIST?
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ORTHODONTICS?
HOW DO BRACES WORK?
HOW DOES INVISALIGN WORK?
CAN I PLAY SPORTS DURING ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT?
CAN I PLAY AN INSTRUMENT DURING TREATMENT?
WHAT HAPPENS IF I LOSE MY RETAINER?
WHAT IS AN IMPACTED TOOTH?
WHAT ARE PHASE I AND PHASE II THERAPIES?
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO COMPLETE TREATMENT?
WHAT IS A FRENECTOMY?
HOW OFTEN WILL I HAVE TO COME IN FOR VISITS?
DOES WEARING BRACES HURT?
HOW DO I CARE FOR MY TEETH WHILE IN BRACES?
HOW OFTEN DO I SEE MY GENERAL DENTIST?
WHAT IS AN OVERBITE?
WHAT IS A GINGIVECTOMY?
Get Started With Us
An in-person consult will give you an opportunity to discuss your treatment goals with Dr. Moody, as well as tour our state-of-the-art office. At your consult, Dr. Moody will review your medical and dental histories and examine your teeth. He will then recommend a treatment type, explain the treatment plan, and provide an estimated treatment length. During the visit we will also review all financial info, insurance coverages, and provide flexible payment plans. If desired, most patients can start treatment the same day.
Get Started With Us
An in-person consult will give you an opportunity to discuss your treatment goals with Dr. Moody, as well as tour our state-of-the-art office. At your consult, Dr. Moody will review your medical and dental histories and examine your teeth. He will then recommend a treatment type, explain the treatment plan, and provide an estimated treatment length. During the visit we will also review all financial info, insurance coverages, and provide flexible payment plans. If desired, most patients can start treatment the same day.