Appointment Info
Starting Treatment
If treatment is recommended, the next appointment is for orthodontic records, which means models of the teeth and x-rays to visualize the jaw relationship. These records are taken at our office. They enable Dr. Tingey to make informative decisions about how best to approach the orthodontic needs to provide the best results. After the records are taken, a custom treatment plan is developed which combines the diagnosis, patient needs, general dental concerns and expectations. A full outline of the appointments, treatment and financial arrangements are given.
Regular Appointments
The appointment when you get your appliances (braces, expanders, etc.) usually takes from one to two hours. You'll then see us at regular intervals four to eight weeks apart for an adjustment, which takes twenty to forty minutes. Our regular office hours are:
Monday: 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
*Lunch is taken from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Tuesday - Thursday.
Patients are seen by appointment only. We make every effort to be on time for our patients, and ask that you extend the same courtesy to us. If you cannot keep an appointment, please notify us immediately. Cancel only if it is an emergency. It is difficult to reschedule you since most appointments are made four to eight weeks in advance.
Appointment Times Designated for Certain Procedures
We know that you don't like missing school or work for appointments. However, because of the nature of our practice, it is impossible to accommodate everyone for these sought-after appointment times. To make our schedule run smoothly and to benefit our patients, there are certain times of day that certain procedures are performed. Long appointments are scheduled in the morning while shorter appointments are scheduled in the afternoon. This enables us to provide excellent quality care at all times. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.