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Jamie Holland, DMD
Orthodontist in Southern
New Hampshire
Call us for additional
Information or to set up an appointment
603-329-9955
Office Hours
Monday thru Thursday
7:45 AM to 5 PM |
| Q: |
How long does the average treatment take? |
| A: |
Utilizing the newest
technologies we now anticipate total treatment times
averaging less than two years from start to finish.
Obviously some more demanding cases can take longer and more
basic cases can finish sooner, but we complete most of our
cases in less than two years. |
| Q: |
How much does the average treatment cost? |
| A: |
Standard youth case
charges average between $4000 and $6000. Adult cases are
between $5000 and $8000. There can be additional charges for
surgical cases and cosmetic brackets. We also advise that
you continue your regular schedule with your family dentist.
Those charges for general dentistry will be delivered by
your family dentist. |
| Q: |
Is orthodontic treatment painful? |
| A: |
Most of our patients tell
us that their teeth are sore for the first three days.
Simple over-the-counter pain medication usually is all that
is needed. In addition we provide soft wax to place on any
rough areas of your braces to minimize mouth irritations.
Warm, salty water is also a good home remedy for oral
discomfort. |
| Q: |
What are your office hours? |
| A: |
Our typical week is from
Monday to Thursday.
7:45 AM to 5:00 PM. |
| Q: |
How often will appointments be? |
| A: |
We average 6-8 weeks
between visits. In the beginning of treatment some patients
need to be seen quite frequently, others have long (10-12
weeks) intervals between appointments. The closer to the end
of treatment a patient gets the more frequent the visits
tend to be. When we factor all visits together we average
about 6 weeks between appointments. |
| Q: |
What happens at a typical visit? |
| A: |
Once the patient is
seated the technician reviews the chart to see what is
planned for the day's appointment. A doctor is consulted
prior to commencing work, then the necessary procedures are
performed. Upon completion of the days work, the doctor
checks and review the work performed and plans the next
appointment. All questions are answered and comfort is
assured prior to the patient leaving. Most visits end with a
review of the day's work with the accompanying parent. |
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