Your First Visit

No. As a courtesy to you and your family dentist, we will always discuss the feasibility of braces or Invisalign without charging a fee

As a rule of thumb, we like to evaluate young patients between the ages of 6 and 8 if you or your dentist feel that a problem exists or there is a potential future problem.

The purpose of early evaluation is to inform and observe; not necessarily to start treatment. At this early age, the eventual needs may be identified and discussed. A percentage of young patients may benefit from early intervention. Habits are evaluated, medical issues are discussed, and an observation schedule is arranged, if appropriate.

The first visit will last approximately one hour depending on how ready the patient is for treatment. In the case of a very young patient, we might just do a visual exam and explain the situation.  However, for the majority of our patients, we take photographs, X-ray(s), and a digital scan of the patient’s teeth.

Yes, we do! We treat a patient transferring into our office from another city just like a new patient. We gather complete diagnostic records to show the current status and propose treatment to complete the work that has been started.

Absolutely. A growing percentage of our patients are adults. New, more cosmetic appliances are making adult treatment much more comfortable and convenient.

An orthodontist is a dentist that has had at least 2 additional years of full-time training in orthodontics at an accredited institution resulting in a nationally accepted specialty certificate. The orthodontist then limits his practice to straightening teeth and dentofacial orthopedics.

Dr. Pedersen attends many continuing education courses and seminars to further their knowledge. They have also taken the additional step of becoming board-certified by the American Board of Orthodontics.

In order to have early and late appointments available for the majority of patients, some procedures need to be accomplished during the hours of 9am and 3pm. We will do our best to work with your schedules and accommodate your family’s needs.

Yes. If you have an emergency, please call the office and we will help you or give you instructions on who to call.  Someone is always available to handle emergencies.