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| Q: Why must some appointments be scheduled during
school hours? A: Consultations, new patient appointments, and appliance placements take 30 to 90 minutes and are therefore scheduled during the school day. We try to save our after school time for short adjustments. |
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| Q: What should I do if a bracket becomes loose? A: Let us know at your next visit. There is no need to call before that. Q: What should I do if I need more rubber bands? A: Call us, and you can either pick them up or we will mail them to you. Q: What if I have discomfort from a protruding wire? A: Call us, and someone will tell you when you can come by to have the wire clipped. Temporarily, you can dry the area and place some wax over the poking wire. Q: What if one of my molar bands becomes loose? A: Please save the band and bring it to your next appointment. Q: What if my child loses a tooth with a bracket attached? A: The tooth fairy gives a bonus for braced teeth. ; ) Q: What do you do if a zing string comes off? A: Bring it to the doctor’s attention at your next visit. |
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| Q: What if I lose an aligner? A: Step back to the previous aligner and call the office. We will order a replacement aligner. |
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| Q: What if I am unable to turn my child’s palate expander? A: Call first. We will be able to help you with this problem in a timely manner. Q: What if food gets stuck in the palate expander? A: Swish with water until it loosens. |
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| Q: What should I do if I lose/break my retainer? A: You will need to arrange an appointment to measure you for a new one. |
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| What to expect at your first visit: A short examination followed by a discussion of treatment options and timing. You may wish to begin the process by taking records (x-rays, models, and photographs) at this time. We will attempt to accommodate you. What not to eat: HARD FOOD - Hard Candy, Ice, Nuts, Hard Pizza Crust, Corn on the Cob SOFT FOOD – Bubble Gum, Gum, Sticky Candy (like Starbursts, Sugar Daddies, Tootsie Rolls, Gummy Bears, Caramels, Taffy… you get the idea) Avoid soda pop and drinks that contain sugar. Don’t chew on hard objects, such as pens and pencils! Whole fruits and vegetables such as apples and carrots should be cooked or cut into small pieces and eaten carefully. |
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CONGRATULATIONS! Ask for our brochure for more information. I'll miss your monthly visits, but we'll keep in touch. Good luck! |
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| 1. I couldn't brush my teeth at camp because of the lightning. 2. I couldn't wear my rubber bands because they didn't fit in my backback. 3. I couldn't wear my nightbrace because it put a dent in my hair. 4. I took my retainer out because I had a big piece of meat that wouldn't fit in my mouth. I wrapped it in a napkin and left it at Ruby Tuesdays. 5. I took my retainer out to talk to my grandfather and put it in my pocket and it fell out. 6. What do you mean I was chewing gum? Don't be so judgemental! 7. I couldn't wear my rubber bands because there was mold in the bag. 7. My mother drove over my retainer. 8. My rubber bands popped and I threw them out the car window. 9. That green stuff in my braces is not gum. It might be a vegetable. |
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| We do not accept third party payments. However, if you have dental insurance that covers orthodontics, we will submit claims on your behalf. Our insurance expert, Evelyn, can be reached by phone on Fridays from 9am-12pm at 718-625-2656 and by e-mail: hudeczInsurance@aol.com |
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