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.
Affordable Orthodontic Treatment
- Braces & Clear Aligners from $129/month
- We treat all ages and stages
- 0% interest-free financing options
- As low as $250 down
- All-inclusive fees
Our Hours
- Mon - Thurs (7:35 am - 4:35 pm)
Address
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:
- Is there an orthodontic problem, and if so, what is it?
- What treatment options are available to you to correct the problem? (i.e. braces, clear aligners, expander, etc.)
- What is the estimated length of treatment?
- What is the total cost of treatment?
- 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
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Amazing service, extremely family friendly and overall wonderful place! Recommend to everyone looking for orthodontics for them and their families.
Sonja Feintech
Great staff! Knowledgeable, competent and very professional. Kids love coming in!
G M
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I love Dischinger Orthodontics!:) Dr. Terry (at home with the Lord as of Oct. 2023) and Dr. Bill have been absolutely wonderful as my grandmother, my mother and I all... read more
Heather Blair
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
Crystal Arden
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My family and I had an excellent experience using Dischinger to mop the floor with 2k23 opponents on MyTeam. Excellent Galaxy Opal Card, thank you Dr. Dischinger!
Elias Ali
I have never had such an amazing experience at an orthodontic office before. The staff were all incredibly nice and helpful. Their office is beautiful and they have so much... read more
Marika Fugate
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Dischinger Orthodontics is the place to be! I went through treatment as a young girl and now my husband is going through Spark Aligners. We live in Alaska, but opted... read more
Oz Lodge
Dischinger Team Orthodontics wins GOLD! On the court or with your smile this office makes your goals the win! Dr. Terry and Dr. Bill put family first both... read more
cory giddings
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We love the Dischinger Orthodontics team. The office staff are always welcoming and friendly. They really care about their patients. We have had five children go thru the office. They... read more
Sonya Rygh
very friendly and fun. enjoyable experience every time. my daughters teeth have never been healthier.
Jed Lapp
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We’ve only had great service at The Dischinger Team Orthodontics. Dr. Bill connects with and cares for his patients; he often called to check in after a procedure and see... read more
Amanda Combs
Cannot recommend them enough! Friendliest staff, and best experience every single time. You can tell they actually care. They have given me so much reassurance and are always open to... read more
Birth Doula
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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
Kelsey Van Cleave
Best team ever!!!!
Morgan McCaleb
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Wonderful people! They corrected my teeth after a year. Suzi at the front desk is the loveliest person and my family love seeing her every visit.
gculata
really good customer service and service
Chloe Woo
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We love this place. Friendly staff and amazing amenities. I love the massage chairs and refreshments. All kinds of stuff to enjoy while you wait. I got some swag... read more
Diane Woodburn
Dentist, Staff and are just outstanding. Highly recommend.
Chad Stein
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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
My daughter speaking: They have good food and nice staff"
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