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Proposed Orthodontic Services for Alicia and Todd Inso

Thank you for your inquiry about our orthodontic services for you and your family. We offer a wide range of options. Together, we can decide which technology is right for you.

A beautiful smile can bring confidence, but healthy alignment is priceless. Your dental health can also affect your overall physical health, and straight teeth will make it easier to eat, talk, sleep, and may lessen any headaches or jaw pain you now experience. We accept a variety of insurance plans, and can also create a customized payment plan for you. After reviewing the following pages, please call to set up the first appointments for you and your son.

The staff of Brite Dental Services looks forward to meeting you and working with you. Brite Dental Services has been providing care to patients in the Atlanta area for more than a decade. We pride ourselves on our friendliness and on the expertise of our personnel. Dr. Janna Beck is the orthodontist at the center of our practice.

She is a native of Atlanta and earned her Certificate of Orthodontics and Master of Science degree in Dentistry at the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University. Dr. Beck is also an avid tennis and golf player. Our staff is rounded out by our four expert dental technicians—Paula, Tiffany, Rosina, and Drake. Paperwork and appointments are handled by our friendly receptionists David and Madison, and Judy DeMarco keeps everyone in line as our office manager.

Never underestimate how important oral health is to your overall health and wellbeing. At Brite Dental Services, we’ll make sure that you end up with an attractive smile, and also with a healthy mouth. Many different diseases show signs in our mouths. On each of your visits, our staff will not only check the alignment of your teeth and jaw to improve your bite and smile, but also look for.

Bad breath Bad breath can be an indicator of many different illnesses. Healthy saliva Saliva contains vital enzymes that destroy bacteria, proteins that inhibit fungus and antibodies that attack disease-causing organisms. Without sufficient healthy saliva, your mouth may become infected with oral thrush. Tooth decay Correcting and preventing tooth decay will allow you to keep your own teeth throughout your lifetime, and will protect against infections in your mouth.

Plaque Did you know that more than 500 species of bacteria live in your mouth. These bacteria are the source of plaque, a sticky film that clings to teeth. A buildup of plaque can lead to many other problems, including gum disease. Gum disease Gum disease is an infection, caused by a buildup of bacteria.

The mildest form is called gingivitis. A more serious gum infection is periodontitis. And the most dangerous kind of gum infection is acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, commonly called trench mouth. Untreated gum disease can cause problems by spreading bacteria throughout your body.

In rare cases, gum disease may cause a heart attack or stroke, or in the case of pregnant women, premature labor and birth.

Overview

At Brite Dental Services, we care about your oral health, so although we specialize in orthodontic services, we do a routine oral exam every time we see a patient. However, we don’t perform general dental services such as checkups and cleanings, fillings and crowns. We can happily refer you to a dentist who can provide those services. In some cases, we may refer you to a specialist who can better handle a situation.

Whatever services you may need to keep your family’s mouths healthy, we can provide them.

Specialty Services Offered

In addition to the orthodontic services we offer see the Services Provided page for more information , we offer the following specialty services. Bridges For patients with missing teeth, a dental bridge consisting of one or more prosthetic teeth anchored to surrounding real teeth may be required. Dental implants Rather than using a bridge to fill in a gap caused by missing teeth, our patients often choose to have an implant, where a prosthetic tooth is anchored to the jawbone just like a natural tooth. Custom Mouth Guards If you or your child needs a mouth guard for protection during sports, or if you need a night guard to prevent grinding or clenching while you sleep, our modern techniques will create a guard that comfortably fits your mouth.

Laser Treatments When there is a buildup of bacteria around dental devices such as braces , we may choose to do a laser treatment to quickly improve the health of the area. At Brite Dental Services, we take your health seriously. All instruments are sterilized between patients, and disposable parts are thrown away after each use.

Our technicians are trained in modern hygienic techniques. You’ll notice that all of us will wear masks and gloves whenever we work with you. If a patient is allergic to latex, we will use vinyl gloves.

Our equipment and water delivery and suction systems are routinely inspected and sterilized. Our offices are cleaned on a nightly basis, or more often if needed, by personnel specially trained in cleaning health care offices. Hygiene is important at your home, too.

Our staff will teach you how to care for your orthodontic appliances to keep them clean and attractive and keep your mouth healthy. We specialize in orthodontic services, including. Invisible Straightening This is one of our most popular services.

Instead of traditional wires and brackets, patients use a series of customized clear aligning appliances to straighten their teeth. Each aligning appliance is created by state-of-the-art computer technology to fit perfectly and move your teeth gradually into perfect alignment. Appliances must be removed for eating and drinking. Orthodonture for Teens By age 12, most children have all permanent teeth in place, and if they are crooked, this is the perfect time to fix alignment.

Many teens wear braces, so your child will not feel ostracized, and the high metabolic and growth rate of children at this age can shorten treatment time. Your child will emerge into adulthood with a confident smile. Orthodonture for Adults Tooth alignment can be accomplished at any age, and many adults now realize that gaps or crooked teeth can affect more than just your smile.

Alignment problems can affect your health by contributing to abnormal wear of teeth, gum disease and bone loss, jaw pain, and even headaches. SmileWire Straightening This high-tech service involves computerized mapping of your teeth and your alignment plan. After the map is complete, a robot accurately bends a wire that will help to gently force your teeth into alignment. Metal and Ceramic Braces Metal braces are stainless steel; ceramic braces have clear brackets.

As ceramic braces are more fragile than metal, we generally recommend them only for adult patients. Corrective Jaw Surgery If orthodontic treatment cannot remedy a problem can perform orthognathic surgery. We use only state-of-the-art techniques and materials to reduce recovery time and enhance results.

Retainers We offer a variety of retention types to keep your teeth aligned after treatment. The range varies from transparent trays similar to our invisible straightening devices, more sturdy metal and acrylic types, and even bonded retainers cemented to your teeth.

Additional Information

During your initial visit, we will take x-rays and discuss which methods are most likely to achieve the results you want. In addition to independently paying patients, Brite Dental Services accepts many different types of dental insurance. It’s always best to contact your carrier to verify the services your policy covers, but our office staff can help you find those answers, too.

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Summary

At Brite Dental Services, we want to be sure you get the care you deserve. If you need to work out a payment plan to pay in installments, just let us know. Each patient is unique, so we can’t really offer a cost summary before we work out your dental plan together. The cost estimate for each patient must be customized, based on the patient’s needs and desires.

However, based solely on what our staff has been told in our phone conversation, we offer the following ranges of potential costs to give you some guidance about what to expect. Orthodontic Service Option.

Keep in mind that the ranges quoted above are estimates. Your cost may be higher or lower than the average. Many dental costs are tax-deductible, as long as they are considered medically necessary.

We accept many types of dental insurance see the Insurance page for the list. Be sure to check with your insurer to understand the percentages of total cost that you may need to pay. If you don’t have dental insurance and need a payment plan, we are happy to work that out with you.

Just like all medical professionals, dental health professionals must follow certain guidelines and safety practices. Brite Dental Services is legally and ethically bound to conform to the following policies. HIPAA Privacy and Security Dentists must conform to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act HIPAA. Our staff is trained to protect our patients’ privacy and security of information.

Infection Control Regulations Brite Dental Services conforms to the standard infection control regulations that all dental health professionals must follow. Dental Practice Act All dental care professionals must obey this code. Dental Board of Georgia Statutes and Regulations Brite Dental Services is licensed in the state of Georgia, and the regulations governing dental practices in the state are spelled out in this guide.

If you ever have any concerns about any of our practices, please ask. Legal paperwork can be confusing, and we will do our best to explain.