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

Are you dreaming of a straighter smile but feeling hesitant about the look of traditional metal hardware? You aren’t alone. For many patients in Lake Oswego, the desire for a confident smile is often weighed against the aesthetic concerns of orthodontic treatment. This is where clear braces and aligners shine, offering a discreet solution that

If you’re considering braces, you probably have a long checklist of questions. Will it hurt? How long will it take? And, for many teens and young adults, the big one: Do I need to get my wisdom teeth out first? Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are the last set of adult teeth to erupt, typically

Chapter 1: Pain and Extractions and 3 Years, Oh My! Other than cost, the main questions every patient asks are: How much will this hurt? Do I need to have teeth pulled? How long is this going to take? In this book these questions will be answered. As an adult, most of us remember our