Ace Orthodontics - Office Policies
Cooperation!
Successful orthodontic treatment depends on your cooperation with the following:
- Keeping all scheduled appointments (missed appointments prolong treatment time)
- Excellent elastic/removable appliance wear
- Good oral hygiene and regular dental visits
- Taking good care of appliances
- Eliminating foods that break or distort orthodontic appliances
- Reporting broken or lost appliances promptly
- Orthodontic treatment may be discontinued due to poor patient cooperation
Appointments
- Your orthodontic appointment time has been reserved specifically for you. We understand that unexpected events sometimes require missing an appointment. We request that you give us a 48-hour notice to cancel or re-schedule your appointment.
- If an appointment is missed, it is patient’s/parent’s responsibility to contact our office promptly, to schedule a new appointment.
- Appointments are typically scheduled 4-8 weeks apart.
- In order to provide the highest quality orthodontic care, lengthier appointments are scheduled during school/work hours
Dental Care
- You will need to visit your general dentist for an exam and elimination of cavities and gum disease prior to starting active orthodontic treatment.
- Good oral hygiene and regular dental checkups are essential for successful orthodontic treatment.
- We advise you to see your general dentist every 3-4 month during active orthodontic treatment.
- If you did not have a dentist prior to your orthodontic treatment, we provide you with some referrals.
Please notify us if you change dentists during your orthodontic treatment!
Visit Ace Orthodontics to get the beautiful smile that you deserve!
Ace Orthodontics, PLLC
2841 Hartland Rd., Suite 302
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 560-3745
Dr. Donna Chang is a licensed orthodontist serving the residents of Alexandria, Annandale, Arlington, Burk, District of Columbia, Fairfax, Falls Church, McLean, Merrifield, Oakton, Reston, Springfield, Tysons Corner, and Vienna.