James Nudera,
DDS, MS
Robert Nudera, DDS, MS
81 S. McLean Blvd. Unit B
South Elgin, Illinois 60177
TEL: 847.760.6353
Fax: 847.760.6356
nuderaorthodontics@gmail.com
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It is our goal to make your consultation a pleasant and informative
experience. Your initial appointment will consist of the following:
- Office tour
- Clinical examination
- Panoramic image taking
- Initial diagnosis
- Discussion of orthodontic problems
- Guide to treatment options
- Guide to the timetable of treatment
- Determination of Insurance Benefits
This important visit will fully address the orthodontic needs
of you or your child and is complimentary (FREE OF CHARGE).
During the initial consultation for each patient, we will discuss
each question you have and will provide clear and reasonable answers.
Your sequence of appointments following the initial consultation
with Drs. Robert or James Nudera will be as follows:
In order for the doctors to develop an individualized treatment
plan for each patient, information, or records, must be gathered
as the next step to getting braces.
Taking Orthodontic records includes the following three components:
- Dental impressions of upper and lower teeth and gums
- X-Rays of teeth and jaws (Panoramic) and of head (Cephalometric)
- Pictures of patient's face, teeth, and bite
After the doctor develops the individualized treatment plan, you
are now ready to get your braces! For most patients, this
is the appointment where the doctor places the braces on the teeth
and a wire is secured into the braces. At this time, we will
discuss the importance of proper care of the teeth and braces.
Some orthodontic problems require additional appliances to help
achieve our goal of a beautiful smile. If the doctors plan
to use an additional appliance, a separator will be placed one
week prior to the placement of orthodontic bands. A separator, which
is a small rubber band, will be inserted between the back teeth
and will allow for easier placement of the bands.
Once the braces are in place, you will visit our office to review
your treatment progress at intervals of 4-12 weeks, depending on
your specific needs. At these appointments, a number of different
procedures might be done in order to assure the continued progress
of your treatment. This includes the placement of new wires,
the use of rubber bands, and the review of home care instructions.
Upon completion of treatment, the braces will be removed and post-treatment
models, x-rays, and pictures are completed. Retainers are then
made to hold the teeth in place.
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