Summer Contest!!

Enter in our World Cup Celebration Contest! Print form to fill out from Blog or Facebook. Questions and passwords will be posted on the Blog or Facebook page. Follow us daily and fill in the form and be entered to win a World Cup Team Jersey! Questions will not remain on page the entire contest so make sure to check for the new questions often!

More patient reviews for Dischinger Orthodontics!

Dischinger Team Orthodontics, serving Portland, Lake Oswego and surrounding areas, has been receiving some great patient reviews lately! Check out what our current patients are saying about Drs. Dischinger and team!

"On time, very friendly, accommodating, efficient, quality work." ~ Robert S.

"They know how to make a bite work and don't advocate pulling adult teeth and can correct a bite faster than anyone around." ~ Alan D.

"Friendly, professional staff. Warm welcome when you walk in. Dr's Bill and Terry are always positive, concerned, approachable, and very competent. I like the website and high tech nature of the practice." ~ Franklin M.

"A very friendly, knowledgeable team. The doctors spend time with us after every appointment and answer questions. I feel like they are on the "cutting edge" and they are very confident and competent in regards to the Damon System." ~ Kevin P.

Please feel free to contribute your own thoughts about our office and have a great week!

Tell Dischinger Orthodontics: What should we blog about this summer?

As the summer rapidly approaches, our team at Dischinger Team Orthodontics strive to continue writing about important topics related to orthodontics and your treatment at our office.

To help us continue doing that through the course of the summer, however, we'd like your help: We thought we’d step back a bit today and ask you, our patients and readers: what’s on your mind? What would you like to know about the always-changing and exciting field of orthodontics? What would you like us to focus on our blog in the coming months? Perhaps there’s something you’ve wanted to ask Drs. Bill or Terry Dischinger for a while and just haven't had the chance? Let us know by posting here or on our Facebook fan page!

We hope you have a great weekend!

Tell the world what you think about your treatment at Dischinger Orthodontics!

At Dischinger Orthodontics, we're focused on providing gentle, effective, family-friendly orthodontic care for patients of all ages. Drs. Bill and Terry Dischinger are a father-son orthodontic team, so they understand the needs and expectations of the local families they serve.

Whether you've visited Dischinger Orthodontics for a week, months or years, Drs. Bill and Terry would love to hear your feedback about the way we run our office. There are lots of ways you can share your thoughts about our practice with the rest of the world, but we encourage you to head to our Google Local page and write a review there.

After all, reviews help Drs. Bill and Terry create more beautiful smiles here in Portland, Lake Oswego and local communities. We look forward to reading your reviews!

Happy Mother's Day, from Dischinger Team Orthodontics

Mother's Day - which, of course, falls on Sunday - is special to all of us, isn't it? Everyone looks forward to this day to let our mom know how special she is to us. At Dischinger Team Orthodontics, we appreciate all the moms who come to our office on a daily basis!

What about you? How are you planning on spending mom's special day on Sunday?

Out of ideas? Then check out this helpful video about clever, inexpensive Mother's Day gift ideas, courtesy of a recent segment on Good Morning America. We're sure mom will love whatever you come up with!

At the movies with Dischinger Orthodontics!

Dischinger Orthodontics' 2nd Annual movie party tickets are here in the office ready for you to pick up! We will be watching Shrek Forever After on Saturday May 22 at 10 a.m. We ask that patients arrive by 9 a.m. Come by and pick up your tickets at our office!

Also, congrats to R. Gabler, who is the Dischinger Orthodontics fan of the month!

The importance of retainers, from Dischinger Team Orthodontics

Now that you've completed treatment at Dischinger Team Orthodontics, we’d like to congratulate you! After your braces were removed, Drs. Bill or Terry have probably provided you with retainers. The reason retainers are important is that after braces are removed, teeth may shift out of position if they are not stabilized. Retainers provide that stabilization and are the best insurance that the treatment improvements last for a lifetime. Here are some things to remember when you receive your retainers:

* Wear your retainers full time, until Drs. Terry or Bill instruct otherwise. Wearing your retainers at night ensures that your pearly whites won’t relapse.
* Take your retainers out when eating...and always put retainers in their case! (Most appliances are lost in school lunch rooms or restaurants.)
* Clean retainers thoroughly once a day with a toothbrush and only a small amount of toothpaste. Use warm but not hot water.
* When retainers are not in your mouth they should ALWAYS be in a retainer case.
* Retainers are breakable, so treat them with care. If retainers are lost or broken, give us a call immediately.
* Remove retainers when swimming or during any sporting activity in which the retainers could fall out and get broken or lost (cheerleading, basketball, etc.) or when you should be wearing a mouth guard (football, soccer, etc.).

We hope this helps! You can always contact our team if you have any questions!

Drs. Terry and Bill on Fox 12 News!

Drs. Bill and Terry were recently featured on Portland's Fox 12 News! Check out this clip where Dr. Terry talks about his basketball career and Dischinger Team Orthodontics. Plus, you get a little tour of our office!

Did you know we have a variety of interesting videos on our YouTube channel? Head on over and take a look!

Distinguishing the myths and facts about orthodontics, from Dischinger Team Orthodontics

Drs. Bill and Terry Dischinger know there are quite a few myths about orthodontics (and orthodontists) floating around these days. But before you buy into those myths, our doctors think you should get the facts! We came across a great site that helps set the record straight. Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists have some excellent information on the myths and facts of orthodontics. We encourage you to check them out today!

If you have any questions about orthodontics or your treatment here at Dischinger Team Orthodontics, feel free to give us a call at 503-635-4439.

Play it safe this spring, from Dischinger Team Orthodontics

Did you know that April is National Facial Protection Month? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than half of the 7 million sports and recreation-related injuries that occur each year are sustained by people between ages 5 and 24. At Dischinger Team Orthodontics, we want our patients to stay safe this spring. Wearing a mouth guard is one of the easiest and least expensive forms of facial protection and helps prevent potential lifelong jaw and mouth problems!

This year, the American Association of Orthodontists has teamed up with sports legend Emmitt Smith to remind athletes with and without braces that mouth guards and other forms of facial protection help avoid serious injuries. To learn more and to see pictures of the football great showcasing his smile, visit the AAO’s Sports Safety Page or contact any Dischinger Team staff member if you have any questions.

Sleep disorders and treatment options in Lake Oswego and Portland

Drs. Terry and Bill Dischinger know sleep disorders are fairly common, with around 50 to 70 million Americans being affected by some type chronic sleep disorder, with some of these progressing to Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), which can cause loss of sleep and other health issues. Snoring is one of the most easily identified symptoms, and as it worsens can lead to full airway blockage while you sleep, which can severely disrupt your sleep patterns.

Sleep apnea is considered a serious medical problem that, if left untreated, can lead to high blood pressure, increasing the risk of heart failure and stroke. It can also take a toll on your energy level, as the condition causes an ongoing state of fatigue.

There are several different approaches to sleep apnea treatment, including:

• Surgery to the jaws or airway tissue to open the airway. This is typically only used in the most severe cases.
• Continuous airway pressure therapy which involves a mask and machine (CPAP machine) to keep your throat muscles and tissue open while sleeping
• Oral appliance therapy, a less intrusive method involving a customized oral device that positions your jaw in a favorable position to keep your airway open while you sleep.

If you suspect that you may suffer from a sleep disorder or sleep apnea, please give us a call at 971-925-6012, and we can refer you to a sleep apnea specialist. The specialist may recommend a "sleep study" to diagnose the precise extent of the problem, and can prescribe appropriate treatment. Depending on your situation, treatment may involve an oral device that Drs. Dischinger can custom-create for you.

Talking mouth guards with Drs. Terry and Bill Dischinger

Spring may be a time for sports, sun and fun, but it's also a time when you have to be careful if you play sports. At Dischinger Team Orthodontics, we know how important it is to protect your face and pearly whites while participating in sports activities. With spring around the corner, Drs. Bill and Terry Dischinger know the spring months bring an increase in outdoor activities—and a greater chance of damaging your precious mouth and pearly whites. Our dedicated team at Family Orthodontics also know sports-related injuries are common among children. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, 70 percent of parents said their biggest worry is that their child will get injured while playing sports.

That’s why our team is doing its part to spread the word that facial sports injuries can be avoided simply by reminding your kids to wear mouth guards. If you play sports, it's important that you consult us for special precautions. A protective mouth guard is advised for playing contact sports. In case of any accident involving the face, check your mouth and the appliances immediately. If teeth are your discomfort as you would treat any general soreness.

And, ask us—Drs. Dischinger will provide a mouth guard for any patient in active treatment. The AAO has provided the following tips for keeping your kids safe on the field this spring. Please remind them to:

• Wear mouth guards during contact sports
• Wear a helmet
• Stretch before and after a game or practice
• Wear protective eye wear
• Wear a face shield to avoid scratched or bruised skin
• Be observant—even as a spectator

All of these can reduce injuries. Only by using a mouth guard and other forms of facial protection can kids with and without braces avoid serious sports injuries. Be sure to avoid mouth guards that custom form to your teeth as these will resist any tooth movements Drs. Bill and Terry Dischinger are trying to achieve. Lastly, please give us a call if you have any questions about mouth guards or your treatment at Dischinger Team Orthodontics.

The advantage of Invisalign® at Dischinger Team Orthodontics

Part of what makes Invisalign really "work" is that the treatment is customizable for pretty much anyone. To find out if you are the right candidate for Invisalign treatment, the first thing Drs. Bill and Terry Dischinger do is to take an impression of your teeth as they are now and digitize it. Using special software, we look at the current positioning of your teeth and compare it to the way your teeth should look.

Next, our doctors use special software to map out the exact path your teeth will take from the beginning of your treatment to the end. Based on the results, a set of custom aligners are created just for your teeth. Throughout the course of treatment, you will be required to wear these clear, removable aligners one at a time; each one moving your teeth closer and closer to their final, perfectly aligned position. The best thing about it all? Nobody around you will even know you are wearing braces!

Drs. Terry and Bill Dischinger are both certified Invisalign providers. If you have questions about Invisalign, or would like to find out if you are a candidate for Invisalign treatment at Dischinger Team Orthodontics, please give us a call.

Happy Monday!

Getting social with Dischinger Team Orthodontics

At Dischinger Team Orthodontics, we embrace technology, whether it’s through the innovative orthodontic treatments we offer, our high-tech web site or our Facebook fan page. We love connecting with our patients online, whether it’s by sharing news on our blog or communicating ideas on our fan page. For social media to work, we understand that conversation is vital, and that’s why we invite you to join in and tell us what’s on your mind. Although social networks are hugely popular these days, we know they’re unpredictable and ever-changing.

While Drs. Bill and Terry Dischinger and our staff take a little time to research how to best use social media, we thought we’d ask you, our loyal patients: How would you like us to use our social networks? What would you like us to share on our blog? Send us your thoughts or give us a call!

Dr. Terry Dischinger talks about his days at Purdue in new podcast

In a recent podcast, Dr. Terry Dischinger talks to Jim Weber from LostLettermen.com about the upcoming reunion for the 1960 Purdue basketball team, his special experience at Purdue and why the Ohio State teams of his era were so good.

We hope you enjoy the podcast! Have a great weekend!

Take a tour of Dischinger Orthodontics!

This week, Drs. Bill and Terry Dischinger invite you to take a load off and explore our office with a fun tour! For more of our videos, head over to our YouTube page! And, if you have any questions about anything you see, or questions about your treatment at our office, please feel free to give us a call!

What are patients saying about Dischinger Orthodontics?

A couple of weeks ago, the team at Dischinger Orthodontics asked you, our loyal patients, what you liked most about our Drs. Dischinger, our staff and office. Well, we received back some pretty great responses, and thought we'd share a few with you today! Please feel free to contribute your own thoughts about our office! We love getting patient testimonials!

"The staff is very friendly and professional. I appreciate the process they have with new patients - it is very thorough. The office is immaculate and well decorated. Everyone at Team Dischinger has an amazing attitude!" ~ Jim B.

"Everyone is so friendly and organized. I am so thankful that Bill and Terry are treating Amanda- without them we wouldn't be able to afford braces for her, and it's such an amazing opportunity for her while she's in our care. She's very excited. Thank you so much." ~ Jason B.

"The wonderful staff of professionals! Everyone is so genuinely caring. I'd recommend this office to anyone seeking orthodontic treatment!" ~ Elizabeth A.

"His straightforward, knowledgeable, no-nonsense approach. And, he is the first person who said I did NOT have to have any more teeth removed!" ~ Trish L.

"The practice is fun, professional, progressive, thorough and very comfortable. I describe them as "a well oiled machine" - working together perfectly in every aspect." ~ Christine S.

"The fact that they are very kind and gentle. They explain everything to you before/as they are doing it. I have gotten better/faster results with them then my other family members have with other orthodontist. Thank you so much." ~ Tara C.

New Videos! From The Dischinger Team Orthodontics

This afternoon, we uploaded a couple of interesting videos on our YouTube page that you might be interested in. The first, embedded above, offers a few patient testimonials from past patients of Drs. Dischinger, including Kirsten, Pam, Tempest, Rachael and Kim. All are in love with their new smiles!

If you have been thinking about getting braces or have questions about your treatment at The Dischinger Team Orthodontics, please give us a call at (503) 635-4439 for a consultation.