Chapter 4: The Truth About Expanders and Self-Ligating Braces “I went to an orthodontist and they told me my child needs a palatal expander.” Many times when we are a second opinion on treatment, we hear this. Spectacular Smiles, Superior Customer Service: Today’s Orthodontics  Bill M. Dischinger, DMD Key Takeaways Traditional palatal expanders can have

If you think braces are just for teenagers, think again. According to the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), one in every five orthodontic patients is an adult. Whether it’s to correct a long-standing bite issue or simply to achieve the confidence that comes with a straighter smile, adults are seeking treatment in record numbers. However,

When you think of orthodontics, you might picture a teenager getting braces to straighten a few crooked teeth. While aesthetic adjustments are a significant part of what we do, the field of orthodontics goes far beyond cosmetics. For many patients, the journey to a healthy smile involves correcting complex skeletal discrepancies, jaw misalignments, and even

The Disney Experience in Orthodontics: Elevating Customer Service Growing up, my plan was to play basketball. As mentioned earlier, I grew up with a father that played in the NBA. Following his career, he became an orthodontist. Spectacular Smiles, Superior Customer Service: Today’s Orthodontics  Bill M. Dischinger, DMD Key Takeaways Orthodontics is not just about

Chapter 2: Different Ways to Skin the Cat “We have been to 3 orthodontic offices and they all have a different plan. We are totally confused.” I hear this in my office every week. How can the same mouth have such different plans to correct it? Well, orthodontics is as much an art as it