Your First Visit

What Should I Expect During The First Visit?

Your first appointment is a clinical exam to determine your orthodontic needs.

Dr. Lucas will examine how your teeth and jaws fit together and function, as well as check the health of your gums and soft tissues. He will inform you about any problems he discovers, and describe the necessary corrective therapy, the length of treatment and the associated fees. Treatment may begin the same day of your initial visit, by taking records. Records include study models, photos and x-rays.

If there are any problems that should be corrected, these records are needed to fully diagnose the problems and determine the specific treatment.

Click below to download the appropriate Health History form and bring it with you on your first visit.

Adult Health History Form

Child Health History Form

Why Do I Need Orthodontics?

Orthodontics is a specialized field of dentistry that focuses on the correct alignment of the teeth and jaws. This plays an important role in improving overall oral health. Gaps between the teeth, or teeth that are crowded, turned or protruded, are the most common signs that a person may need orthodontic treatment. But sometimes the need for braces isn’t that obvious. When teeth do not come together properly, they can wear unevenly. In some cases this can contribute to malfunctions of the jaw joint, or distortion and instability of the bite.
It is our goal to assure that your teeth fit together correctly,
as well as to achieve balance and harmony between your
teeth and face for a beautiful smile.