In this edition of Friday Focus, Dr. O of E&S Orthodontics, your Metro Phoenix Orthodontist, discusses the questions you should prepare and ask any orthodontist prior to treatment. We get a lot of questions, from all over the world, about orthodontic treatments that are fielded to me online or through our YouTube Channel. One of …more
In this edition of Friday Focus, Dr. O of E&S Orthodontics, your Metro Phoenix Orthodontist, explains why the cost of orthodontic treatment fees can differ from practice to practice. Many orthodontic patients are surprised that the cost of braces can vary dramatically from practice to practice, because they assume the treatment plan and results should …more
In this edition of Friday Focus, Dr. O El-Hillal of E&S Orthodontics, your Phoenix Orthodontist, discusses in depth how some orthodontists hide fees in your Orthodontic Contract. If you see an ad that says “only $99 DOWN to start treatment”, beware the specter of hidden fees. You may be signing up for an open-ended contract …more
Orthodontic Treatment Contracts Explained – Staged Contracts In this edition of the Friday Focus, Dr. O of E&S Orthodontics, your Phoenix Orthodontist, continues his discussion on the importance of Orthodontic Treatment Contracts. Here he explains “staged” contracts, and why he doesn’t recommend them. There are many ways an orthodontic practice can draw up a financial …more
Earn up to $100 with our New Referral Program! Some call it a “C-note”. . .others a “Benjamin”. No matter what you call it, $100 in the form of a Gift Card is a lot of moolah for the simple act of referring somebody to get the same amazing treatment that you have received at …more
Orthodontic Treatment Contracts Explained – Lump Sum Contracts In this edition of the Friday Focus, Dr. O El-Hillal of E&S Orthodontics, your Phoenix Orthodontist, discusses the importance of Orthodontic Treatment Contracts. He explains the different aspects of a contract for treatment and how lump sum contracts work. One of the main reasons I felt compelled …more
Welcome to Friday Focus! Today I would like to talk about one of the greatest advances in orthodontics today: digital impressions. It’s a common orthodontic practice to make molds of a patient’s teeth and mouth in order to get a 3-dimensional graphic representation of the bite. It’s one of the least liked orthodontic procedures by …more
Welcome to Friday Focus! I’m Dr. “O” and today I’m going to be answering a question that we are often asked (or, more accurately, a question many people have but are too embarrassed to ask): “How should you kiss with Braces?” Basically, the answer is: “The same way you always have! With a couple of …more
Should You Extract Wisdom Teeth Prior To Orthodontic Treatment? Hello and welcome to Friday Focus. Today we will answer a question we get quite often in the office: “Should you extract wisdom teeth prior to orthodontic treatment?” The answer is that the answer is not so simple. The variables that determine whether or not someone …more
What Toothbrush Should You Use While Wearing Braces? Got braces? Keeping your braces and teeth clean is an important part of the process,along with maintaining overall good oral health. You are going to need to brush well and often.Since keeping your teeth clean is so important, you’re probably wondering if you should buy a manual …more