Sadowski Orthodontic FAQs

No, it is not. Many of our patients are referred by their family dentist, yet many other patients take the initiative to schedule an examination themselves. If you think you or your child could benefit from braces or Invisalign in Pottsville, PA then schedule an appointment with us today!

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends an orthodontic screening at age 7. By this age, several permanent teeth in most children have erupted, allowing us to effectively evaluate your orthodontic condition. To learn more about orthodontics in Pottsville, PA give our knowledgable staff a call today!

No, they will not. The space available for the front teeth does not increase as you grow. For most people, after the permanent molars erupt, the space available for the front teeth decreases with age. Contact us today to learn more about this, or our braces in Pottsville, PA.

If you or your child can potentially benefit from treatment regarding orthodontics in Pottsville, PA then simply call our office, send us an e-mail, or fill out our appointment request form online. We will be happy to schedule an appointment for you. When you call to schedule your appointment, our front office staff will request some basic information from you.

Upon arriving, each patient and parent will be seen by the staff and doctor who will acclimate you to our office and prepare for the initial exam. We will take the necessary photographs and X-rays to allow us to make a proper diagnosis. The doctor will then complete a brief, but thorough, exam.

We will also provide answers to questions that you have about orthodontics in Pottsville, PA. To read more about your first visit, see our first visit page.

There are five essential questions that we will cover during the initial examination:

• Is there an orthodontic problem, and if so, what is it?
• What must be done to correct the problem?
• Will any teeth need to be removed?
• How long will the treatment take to complete?
• How much will the treatment cost?

Additionally, we will provide any answers to additional questions that you have about our services and braces in Pottsville, PA.

Removing teeth is sometimes required to achieve the best orthodontic result. Straight teeth and a balanced facial profile are the goals of orthodontics in Pottsville, PA and all over the country. However, because new technology has provided advanced orthodontic procedures, removing teeth is not always necessary for orthodontic treatment.

Treatment time depends on each patient's specific orthodontic situation. It also depends on if you're wearing braces or Invisalign in. In general, treatment times range from 12 to 30 months. The "average" time frame a patient wears braces is approximately 22 months.

It is impossible to give an exact cost for our braces in Pottsville, PA until we have examined you. We will cover the exact cost and financial options during the initial examination. We have many financing options available to accommodate your needs, and we will review these with you. We will also review your insurance policy and help to maximize your benefit and file your claims.

Appointments are scheduled according to each patient's needs. Most patients with braces in Pottsville, PA will be seen every five to 10 weeks. If there are specific situations that require more frequent monitoring, we will schedule appointments accordingly.