Patient Information
Your First Visit
Your first visit to Inline Orthodontics is the start of an exciting journey towards your dream smile. We take the time to understand your needs and aspirations and offer tailored treatment options that align with your lifestyle.
Your first appointment is more than an introduction — it’s the foundation of your future smile. During this visit, you’ll meet our team, tour our state-of-the-art office, and receive a comprehensive orthodontic evaluation using advanced digital technology.
We will start by taking detailed photos and x-rays of your teeth and our orthodontist will sit down with you to discuss your customized treatment plan. At your initial consult, you'll be presented with the length and cost of treatment with flexible payment plan options. We’re here to guide you - not pressure you - in your journey towards your new smile
Finance and Insurance
We’re committed to making orthodontic treatment affordable and easy to understand. Our team works closely with you to navigate insurance, address your questions, and reduce costs wherever we can.
We provide a variety of financial options:
0% interest in-house payment plans
Automated withdrawals
Major Credit cards
Emergency Care
True orthodontic emergencies are rare, but when they do occur, we are available for you. In the meantime, you may be able to temporarily solve many problems yourself until you schedule an appointment with our office.
General Soreness
When you first start treatment, you may feel soreness in your mouth and teeth may be tender to biting pressure for 3-5 days. Stick to a soft diet for the first few days after getting your appliance.
Irritated gums and other sore spots can be relieved by rinsing your mouth with a warm salt-water rinse. Dissolve one teaspoonful of salt in eight ounces of warm water, and rinse your mouth vigorously.
If the tenderness is moderate, you may take over-the-counter pain medications like Tylenol. The lips, cheeks, and tongue may become irritated for one to two weeks as they become accustomed to the surface of the braces. You can put wax on the braces to provide a barrier between your cheeks and the bracket.
Lost Separator
If a separator falls out and your next appointment is within the next two days, you do not have to come back to our office to have the separator replaced. However, if the separator falls out within a day or two of being placed, you should call our office to schedule an appointment to have the separator replaced.
If a Ligature Wire is Causing Irritation
If a ligature wire is causing irritation, tuck the ligature wire away from the area by using the eraser end of a pencil or a Q-tip. If the ligature wire cannot be tucked in, cover the end of the wire with a small piece of wax.
In some situations, if you are unable to come in for an appointment, you may use clean nail-clippers to attempt to cut the wire to relieve the area of discomfort. Cutting the wire should only be done as a last resort if professional help is unavailable.
If the Wire Comes out of the Tube
If the main archwire has come out of the tube on the back molar, you may attempt to reinsert the wire with a pair of tweezers.
If a Bracket is Loose
If a bracket is loose, call our office to schedule an appointment. In most cases, the bracket will remain attached to the main archwire. A loose bracket can be left in place until you are seen for your appointment.
If You Lose or Break Your Appliance or Retainer
If you break your appliance or retainer, bring it with you for repair. If you lose or break your appliance or retainer, a scan will have to be taken to remake it. There may be a fee for the repair or replacement of the appliance or retainer.