At Orthodontic Experts of Arlington Heights we treat each patient as if they were our family member. Patients of all all ages and backgrounds are welcomed in our orthodontic office. We utilize state-of- the-art technology combined with the latest treatment techniques to provide customized and the most efficient and effective orthodontic treatment possible.
The first step to obtaining a beautiful smile is a Complimentary Orthodontic Consultation.
If our orthodontist Dr. Yarmolyuk determines that you or your child would benefit from orthodontic treatment, thorough diagnostic records will need to be taken.
The purpose of the diagnostic records is to document your orthodontic problems and to determine the best treatment choice to correct those problems.
Digital Photographs – facial and bite pictures are taken from different angles to document all the problems and help keep track of treatment efficiency.
Impressions – Impressions of your teeth are taken to make 3D digital models of your teeth. This helps orthodontist Dr. Yarmolyuk to visualize your bite from various angles.
Digital Panaromic X ray – This is special X rays that is used to visualize all of your teeth, your jaws and your joint in one picture. From the X-ray Dr. Yarmolyuk will determine the condition and position of the teeth and roots, locate missing, extra or impacted teeth, evaluate supporting bone and jaw joints, and rule out any pathology.
Digital Cephalometric X ray – a full skull X-ray of your profile. The X-ray shows the position and relationship between your teeth, jaws and skull. This X-ray is also used by Dr. Yarmolyuk to visualize facial harmony and growth pattern.
Cephalometric Measurements – Dr. Yarmolyuk will use your Cephalometric X ray to make multiple measurements with a special orthodontic software in our imaging computer. These measurement of your teeth, jaws, and soft tissues enable him to finalize appropriate orthodontic treatment plan that is fully customized to your specific orthodontic needs, and will yield best functional and esthetic results.
After the records are taken, our orthodontist will analyze them thoroughly and determine the most appropriate treatment course.
At the following visit your orthodontic appliances (braces, clear braces, lingual braces, expander, etc.) will be placed. This procedure typically takes 60-90 minutes and marks the beginning of active orthodontic treatment. The adjustment visits typically last 20 minutes
Cooperation!!!
Successful orthodontic treatment depends on your cooperation with the following:
