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How to Choose the Right Orthodontist For You:

Five Questions You Must Ask

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2 How to Choose the Right Orthodontist For You

How to Choose the Right Orthodontist For You:Five Questions You Must Ask

Choosing the right orthodontist can certainly be a challenge.

Many parents ask friends, family and neighbors. Most look online (perhaps that is how you have this report?), read reviews, check the location of the orthodontist for convenience knowing that multiple trips are going to be involved.

These are all good.

But there is more you should know.

That’s why we have prepared this report on how to choose so you can be a smart consumer and get great orthodontics for your child.

You know orthodontics is about getting a great smile for your child because of how important it is for his or her future. And like any good parent, you want what is best for your child.

What you may not know is that orthodontics is so much more than just straight teeth. It is so much more than just a pretty smile.

Ultimately, orthodontics done right the first time is about a better life for your child.

So what is orthodontics done right the first time?

How does it affect your child for life?

What are the things you should know to make a smart choice?

Here are the questions you should ask.

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1What is your approach to orthodontics? What kind of results are you producing? Is it more than just straight teeth?

When done at high levels, orthodontics not only gives a pretty smile, but also sets up continued future oral health for your child.

It may come as a surprise that orthodontics is so much more than just straight teeth. There are a host of other benefits.

Why miss out on all the other benefits that you child could receive as a result of a complete diagnosis and a thorough plan of care?

Why miss out on all these other benefits that allow your child’s orthodontic care to be done rapidly as possible with the most advanced technologies available?

What are those benefits? It is a long list and an important list.

Here they are.

1. Guided growth and development of the jaws

2. Guided growth of the face to achieve symmetry and balance

3. Evaluation of an airway and development of a plan to improve the airway for less resistance to proper breathing and to reduce or eliminate snoring and/or obstructive sleep apnea when appropriate.

4. Positioning the jaw joints in their most stable position so muscles in the face, head and neck are coordinated and function comfortably with each other.

5. A strong and stable bite that enhances chewing, tooth positioning and decreased wear so teeth can last a lifetime.

6. Proper positioning of the teeth to deflect food and debris away from the teeth and gums enhancing gum health, preventing decay and preventing food traps.



7. Aligning the tooth roots in the bone properly to withstand the stresses of chewing without breaking, cracking or wearing out prematurely.

8. Proper positioning of the teeth so the right amount of gum shows so your child’ smile looks its best. Too much gum gives you or your child a gummy smile. Too little gum showing means that not enough tooth shows.

9. The right overlap of the front teeth so the jaws can be guided properly during chewing.

10. Reduced or eliminated bruxism (clenching and grinding of the teeth) that causes pain in muscles, headaches, degenerates the jaw joint and destroys teeth.

Many people are surprised at all these other very important benefits beyond just straight teeth.

We have discovered as a result of a survey of a cross-section of American parents from across the country that parents thought they are getting all these benefits with just any dentist or any orthodontist.

Not true.

And you should know we always take into account these ten other benefits. We think that every orthodontist should.

You can check out our before and after pictures of cases on our website RoyOrthodontics.com.

That leads us to question 2.



2How do you produce results like these?

We are glad you asked.

We use a unique approach to orthodontics – some would call it a philosophy of care – that takes into consideration the current condition of your child’s growth and development, the present position and condition of the teeth and the desired results we want to produce.

We often call these results our target goals of care.

It starts with a through diagnosis. You can’t treat what you don’t know about.

Every child is different, unique in her or his special way.

So our diagnosis is designed to take into account your child’s uniqueness and all the factors that we need to know before we create your child’s customized plan of care to get lifelong results.

It takes more than just a brief clinical exam on your first visit to properly diagnose and treat your child.

We believe that orthodontic care should not be started at the first visit to an orthodontist.

Here’s why.

We believe is not possible to gather all the information needed to be able to accurately prescribe the right care that quickly.

We believe your child needs a proper clinical evaluation, gathering of x-rays, records and tests before a proper diagnosis can be given.



We believe the orthodontist needs private time evaluation of your child’s case with this information when you are not present for a proper customized plan of care before treatment begins.

This is going slower at the beginning for all the right reasons so we can go faster after we begin.

The most important step is diagnosis.

Then plan the care carefully based on the diagnosis to achieve the right results including the ten other benefits beyond just straight teeth.

Then deliver it.

The great news is that this system helps deliver orthodontics done right the first time (eliminating unnecessary re-dos and treatment that takes too long) resulting in lifelong results.

We believe our patients deserve to have the most advanced treatment available.

We believe in giving you the best result in the shortest time possible.

We believe orthodontics is more complicated than people realize and that patients deserve to have a specialist evaluate and treat them.



3 What is the experience of orthodontics for my child and for me as the parent?

We know that doing orthodontics can be a little scary sometimes. We are here to let you know that you can relax (but only if you want to!)

We work to take great care of your child and you. That’s why you see so many smiling faces and laughter inside the office.

We believe we have a responsibility to being our best for you not only clinically, but also making visits as fast and easy as possible.

We work to shorten the treatment times by being efficient and effective at everything we do because we know you have a busy active life.

Good news is that we spend time and effort before we start to get the diagnosis and plan of care right. The result is treatment done faster and in fewer visits.

Come and join us for our brand of hospitality and lifelong orthodontic results.



Here you go: Dr Carl Roy. He is a Board-Certified orthodontist.

(What you might not know is that over two thirds of practicing orthodontists are not board certified.) https://royorthodontics.com/about-board-certification/

He is a native of Tidewater Virginia. He grew up here and then trained at Virginia Tech, then dental school at VCU in Richmond for his DDS degree and received his master’s degree in Orthodontics from West Virginia University.

Dr Roy practiced first as a restorative dentist and for the past thirty years as an orthodontist – a unique combination that gives him perspectives on your care that helps you get the treatment you really want at a high level.

He has lectured at universities around the country and internationally. These include Harvard, Boston University, Arizona School of Dentistry, NOVA Southeastern University, Louisville, University of North Carolina, Colorado University, and many programs in California and New York.

Dr Roy has given professional talks to colleagues at the American Association of Orthodontists annual meeting.

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5What do his patients and other doctors say about him?

He has lectured in China, South America and Europe on the importance of jaw joint stability as well as how doctors in different specialties can work as team to ensure the best treatment outcomes and objective measurable goals for predictable treatment.

He has been invited to join the faculties of Boston University and Harvard. These invitations are a tribute to his understanding of orthodontics, the proper function of the jaws and enhancing the oral health of patients.

Dr Roy has served on the faculty of Children’s National Medical Center, the Dawson Academy, Roth/Williams Center for Functional Occlusion and the Full FACE course (Functional and Cosmetic Excellence: a post graduate program teaching goals for esthetics, stability and functional occlusion to orthodontists.)

He serves on the Examining Committee for the Edward H. Angle Society, a prestigious, educational, invitation only orthodontic study group composed of the luminaries in the profession of teaching and guiding orthodontics around the world.

Dr Roy has been spending nearly 30 days a year teaching postgraduate orthodontics all over he world for over 25 years.

For more on Dr Roy: https://royorthodontics.com/doctors/about-dr-roy/

Quite naturally, it helps to know the words of others who have experienced his unique brand of orthodontics.



PATIENT REVIEWS

They really care about your teeth and I like how they always remember me when I walk through the door :)

— Reina Mannon

Dr. Roy and his team took great care of my son’s teeth. They are efficient, professional and knowledgeable. Everyone has been friendly and helpful. They fixed my niece’s braces for free during her visit!

— Jay Wang

Roy Orthodontics has been nothing but amazing for me! I have had the best experience with them, and they treat me like I’m family. Besides that my teeth look lovely, and I couldn’t be more happy!

— Lexie Yeiter

Roy Orthodontics is the best!

— Sarah Dawson

I am thrilled with my results from Roy Orthodontics. I am happy to say that my jaw is pain free for the first time in years. My joint popped, cracked and hurt after I had braces as a teenager. Now, I not only look good but I feel good too. Thank you Dr. Roy and your amazing staff for investing your time in being the best. This team of experts will certainly give you a reason to smile!

— Sheila Field



PROFESSIONAL REVIEWS

My son was need of palate expanders and braces and Dr. Roy and his staff have been such a blessing to us! He was only 8 years of age when this was all needed and they treated him with such professionalism and ease! Dr. Roy has such a love and compassion for his patients and families! What could have been a nightmare for my son was actually the exact opposite because of his expertise in this field. Karen, Sandy and the whole office staff is amazing!!! I would highly recommend this practice who is need of their services! Thank you Dr. Roy and staff for helping our son! May God continue to bless your wonderful practice and employees!! — Tanya Barclift

I have been friends with Dr Carl Roy for over twenty years. I highly recommend him to friends and patients who are relocating to the Tidewater area. I have taught with him for the last six years and he is without a doubt one of the very best clinical orthodontists I know in America. He utilizes state of the art technology in both of his offices to achieve Smiles that not only look great but function great as well. If I required orthodontic treatment, Dr Carl Roy would be my first choice!

Dr Douglas Knight Louisville, KY

After three years of treatment, I got my braces taken off today. Dr. Roy and his staff were absolutely wonderful every step of the way. They worked through my anxiety and stubborn teeth every time I came to see them. I would highly recommend this group of professionals and cannot wait to work with them again when my daughter is ready to start treatment.

— Steven Reddy

Because I know the quality of care of Dr. Carl Roy as well as his high ethical standards, I heartily endorse him as the “go to orthodontist” in Virginia Beach.

Dr Carl Roy is an outstanding clinician that I would send anyone I care about to see. He can be trusted to deliver the highest quality of care.”

Dr Straty Righellis DDS Oakland, CaliforniaDr Straty Righellis

Dr Douglas Knight

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