Dischinger Orthodontics

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Orthodontist in Lake Oswego, OR

Services

Our Lake Oswego Orthodontics office provide braces, Clear Aligners, phase one early treatment (ie. expanders, space maintainers, headgear, facemasks, etc), and retainers. Consultations are free and no referrals are needed to get started.

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Dischinger Orthodontics
3943 Douglas Way
Lake Oswego, OR 97035-3453

Contact Information

Office: 503-635-4439

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Frequently Asked Questions:

The consultation typically lasts about 80 minutes.

The first 15 minutes of the consultation is dedicated to taking full orthodontic records including photos and x-rays at no charge which will assist our orthodontists in planning you or your child’s treatment.

During the next 30 minutes you will meet our orthodontist and have a  1-on-1 discussion with our treatment coordinator about possible orthodontic treatments. During this time, you will have the opportunity to discuss any orthodontic and dental problems you may be concerned about.

There are 5 essential questions that we will cover during the consultation:

  1. Is there an orthodontic problem, and if so, what is it?
  2. What treatment options are available to you to correct the problem? (i.e. braces, clear aligners, expander, etc.)
  3. What is the estimated length of treatment?
  4. What is the total cost of treatment?
  5. What payment options are available?

No, the consultation is completely FREE. This includes an examination, all photos and x-rays (orthodontic records), and a 30 minute consultation with our treatment coordinators and orthodontists.

We want you to be completely comfortable and well-informed in your decision making process.

There are no hidden fees. The entire consultation, including all photos, x-rays and the assessment by our orthodontist are completely free.

The cost of your treatment will vary depending on your specific dental requirements. Once we complete a new patient exam and create a treatment plan for you, you will meet with a treatment coordinator to discuss the costs and payment plans available to you. We will work with you to create a payment plan that is tailored to your needs and budget.

Yes! Kindly give us a call and we will try our best to accommodate you. If our schedule permits, we may be able see multiple family members back to back.

Of course! Second opinions are welcome! We hope that at the end of the consultation, you are educated, informed and able to make the best decision for you and your family.

Our services are provided by orthodontists. Orthodontists are dentists who, after finishing 4 years of dental school, then went to orthodontic school for another 3 years for extensive training with braces, clear aligners, expanders, bite correction appliances, etc. The only thing our doctors do – all day, every day – is straighten teeth! Our orthodontists will straighten teeth on hundreds of patients per year and thousands of patients in their lifetime.

On the contrary, most general dentists don’t do any orthodontics. The few that do treat only a handful of cases per year, and usually these cases are very simple cases (ie. retreatment of a patient who previously had braces but stopped wearing their retainers and teeth shifted slightly).

Orthodontics is something you only want to go through and pay for once, so trust your smile to a specialist 🙂

If you are in need of treatment, an orthodontist will recommend an appliance specific to your dental needs. Some of the treatment options available include: traditional braces,  clear braces and clear aligners.

Treatment times vary depending on your specific course of treatment, but with the new cutting-edge technology, the average treatment time is 18-24 months.

Brush your teeth by using a regular soft toothbrush. Brush down from the top and then up from the bottom on each tooth; always brushing away from your gums. Use a gentle sawing motion to work the floss on each side of the two teeth the floss is between. Be careful not to pull with too much force around the archwire.

That varies per patient but there is new technology that uses memory shape, heat activated wires that work without needing painful adjustments, decreasing the amount of office visits necessary to complete treatment. The average time between visits can range from 6-8  weeks. As you come close to finishing treatment, the doctor may want to see you more often, typically between 4-6 weeks during your last few months, to fine tune your final tooth movements.

What Our Patients Say

About Their Experience

  • We have been very happy with our experience at Discchinger. The staff is very sweet and great with kids. My daughter’s anxiety about coming in quickly dissolved when she started... read more

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    I'm delighted to share a review for the orthodontist office where I'm undergoing aligner treatment. The staff here is truly amazing and caring at every visit, making the entire process... read more

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  • The staff at Dischinger are friendly and so wonderful to work with. They are totally focused on giving patients the best experience possible! On top of that, they are... read more

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    I came here for my braces in high school and was super happy with the results, then came in again to get a retainer replaced a decade later. Now I'm... read more

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  • My son was very nervous before his appointment, but afterward he was super excited to get started. Everyone was very professional, knowledgeable, and patient-focused. We loved the massage chairs and... read more

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    My entire family went/goes there and we’re all big fans.

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  • They are great taking care and talking to the kids in lieu of directly to the adults.

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    Oh my gosh where do I start?!?! We LOVE Dischinger Orthodontics! They have been so good to us. The office is amazing, the staff is incredible, the whole environment is... read more

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  • Dr. Bill, Dr Sarah, Suzie and the entire staff have been "most excellent" supporting and guiding me during my two year Spark aligners journey. Dr. Bill answered my many initial... read more

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  • The Dischinger team is the best. Walking through the door to a welcoming environment. From the first appointment to beyond having the braces taken off, they are only a phone... read more

    Jennifer Cook Avatar Jennifer Cook

    This is a super friendly, relaxing office. The care my child gets is fantastic.

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  • I recently had the pleasure of visiting The Dischinger Team and I was blown away by the level of service and care I received. Dr. Dischinger and his team were... read more

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    We love Dischinger! The staff is so kind and welcoming and the waiting room is the best one I’ve ever seen. They have massage chairs, games, and toys for little... read more

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  • Luckily I had my mold for my retainer handy. Dropped it off and had the replacement retainer completed while I waited. Have taken my two children here for ortho since... read more

    Virgil Pearce Avatar Virgil Pearce

    very friendly and fun. enjoyable experience every time. my daughters teeth have never been healthier.

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  • I’ve only been to one appointment and I don’t know if my needs will warrant returning but wow I was blown away by the professionalism and above and beyond customer... read more

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    Wow, wow, wow! All around an absolutely amazing team at Dischinger Orthodontics!! I was in awe of the place when I arrived. The welcome I received was so friendly, I'll... read more

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  • Cannot say enough good things about this place. The team here is great and easy to work with.

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    Our family has been coming to Dischinger for YEARS. We have a choice to use our insurance at another location with a different network, but due to the team making... read more

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