How important is your smile?

At Dischinger Orthodontics, we are dedicated to using the most advanced orthodontic technology in order to provide comfortable, accurate, customized orthodontic treatments. Drs. Bill and Terry Dischinger and our talented staff have been creating beautiful smiles in the Lake Oswego area for years.

The bottom line is, we know having a beautiful smile is important to you. It’s important to us, too.

In fact, in a new poll conducted by Glamour Magazine, people were asked, “If you had to pick between having perfect teeth, eyesight or hair, which would you choose?

Well, 44 percent of folks out there are choosing teeth! In addition, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, or AACD, conducted a study and found that 99.7 percent of those polled believed a smile is an important social asset. Respondents said straightness, whiteness, cleanliness, as well as the sincerity and sparkle of a person’s smile were all important factors not only socially, but career-wise as well.

Give Dischinger Orthodontics a call to schedule your complimentary consultation.

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Dischinger Orthodontics Case of the Month

Are you an adult that wants to have their teeth straightened but just can’t do the 1 to 2 years of orthodontic treatment that is required? You’ve also learned that the Invisalign treatment is just not the right answer because the crowding of your teeth is just a little more than you’re comfortable with and the canines need some significant movement; something that is very difficult to achieve with clear aligners.

Dischinger Orthodontics has a nice solution for this type of case. We place brackets on the teeth from first premolar to first premolar and we bond a wire on the buccal surface from the first premolar to the first molar in each quadrant to prevent any unwanted movements of the posterior teeth, thus holding their current Class I occlusion. Then we’re able to use the braces to quickly and efficiently move the anterior teeth from canine to canine. The patient then visits our office once a month and is able to finish their treatment in 4 months.

This is exactly what we did for Dischinger Orthodontics patient Scott, and it proved to be the perfect solution. He did not want to go through full orthodontics, yet we felt we couldn’t deliver a quality result using Invisalign in his case. As you can see by his treatment photos, the result was beautiful with a great occlusal result as well. Again, this was attained in just 4 months of treatment! The cost is, of course, less for this treatment as well, allowing adults to do something they have always wanted to do while also being affordable. This treatment is also ideal for patients that previously had orthodontics but have relapsed some.

Here’s what Scott said about his treatment:

“My orthodontic treatment was wonderful. It was done in such a short time at a cost I could afford. I really think this is a treatment that a lot of people out there would be interested in if they knew about it.”

To learn more about orthodontic treatment with Drs. Bill and Terry Dischinger, give our office a call.

What Will YOUR Smile Look Like After Orthodontic Treatment?

It is sometimes hard to believe the transformation your smile undergoes during orthodontic treatment. Dischinger Orthodontics loves to see our patients’ smiles light up when they see their new smile in the mirror for the first time. For those of you who haven’t yet started or finished your orthodontic treatment with Dr. Terry Dischinger and Dr. Bill Dischinger, have you ever wondered what your new smile might look like after treatment?

The American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO for short, has recently launched a new tool called “Virtual Smiles”, which shows what your smile might look like after orthodontic treatment.

Check out the Virtual Smiles tool, and call Dischinger Orthodontics to get started on improving your smile today!

Visualize your new smile with the Brace Painter!

Braces at Dischinger Orthodontics are more fun than ever! With the Brace Painter, parents and children are able to “paint their braces,” and visualize how teeth will look with different colors of bands.

Would you like to try out green and gold bands this March, without the commitment of an all-out St. Patrick's Day look? The Brace Painter allows for you to select different colors, and then assign those colors of bands to certain teeth. Now, you can visualize your braces before you even come in for your appointment!

As always, please let Drs. Bill Dischinger and Terry Dischinger know if you have any questions about the Brace Painter, or your orthodontic treatment at Dischinger Orthodontics. Have a great week!

Anyone, at any age, can benefit from Orthodontic Treatment

Braces aren’t just for pre-adolescents and teenagers anymore! Drs. Bill Dischinger, and Terry Dischinger will tell you that anyone, at any age, can benefit from orthodontic treatment, whether it’s correcting a problem not treated in your younger years, or catching a problem early.

To ensure the best overall treatment, the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, recommends that children receive an orthodontic consultation as early as age seven. If a problem is evident, taking action early can spare a lot of treatment and expense down the road.

If you never received orthodontic treatment when you were young, don’t worry! You’re never too old for a beautiful smile. Set up an appointment for a consultation at Dischinger Orthodontics and find out how orthodontics will transform your smile, as well as your life!