FAQ

Some pateints can experience mild sensitivity but this is not the case for all patients.

We advise that you avoid any food or drinks that would stain a white t-shirt.

The radiation that a patient is exposed to during our x-ray is as equivalent as the radiation experienced by walking outside into the sun.

We advise that you avoid any hard or sticky foods (ie. Ice, Popcorn, Nuts, hard/chewy candies).

It is a tiny rubber band that goes in between your teeth to make space.

It is very common for separators to fall out and when they do, you can call our office to schedule an appointment closer to your banding appointmetn to ensure that there is enough space available for your appliance.

The expander appliance has a purpose of expanding the arch of your mouth and to create a wider arch and create more space for new teeth to come in.

The patient may experience feelings of pressure or soreness.

Yes! We have a variety of colors our patients can choose from to decorate their braces.

It is recommended to wear your retainer forever to maintain the place of your desired teeth placement. As treatment concludes, we have you come in for retainer checks so we can ensure that the retainer is doing its job keeping the teeth from shifting. With regular retainer wear, we often allow patients to wear their retainers at nighttime only after 6 months.

We take patient x-rays every 6 months.

No, the clear brackets do not stan but your clear color ties can stain over time.

We hope to make this an exciting and painless experience! Of course, sometimes patients share of minor pressure or soreness in the beginning, but it should begin to relieve within 1 to 3 days.

No. Some school actiivites may require a protective mouth guard but braces should not interfere with school activities or events.

Both materials produce the same outcome but it is a patient’s personal preferance.

Depending on the recommended treatment, appointments can range anywhere from 4-6 weeks.

B Bucks is our rewards program for all patients of our practice.

Yes! We offer both in-office and at-home whitening options.

No, unfortunately treatment is not covered by insurance.

At B Orthodontics, we like to schedule our check-up/adjustment appointments for 20-30 minutes depending on treatment progression.

There are multiple ways that give you the opportunity to spin the wheel, once you ollect 200 points you have the option to redeem your points to spin the wheel, you also get free spins on your birthday and when you get a new appliance delivered during your treatment plan.

Every time you check in to your appointment on time, you automatically get points. You also get points for: scheduling your next appointment prior to leaving, leaving us a Google review, wearing your B Orthodontics t-shirt to your appointment, keeping your dental cleaning appointment, and referring your friends and family to the practice!

Our t-shirts are complimentary for all of our patients! We update our designs throughout the year and are so excited to see our patients repping us!

Yes! We love to sponsor our patients! Please email us any inquiries to info@orthoyl.com.

No, unfortunately we do not offer any general dental services at this office. We only specialize in orthodontic treatment, but we can always refer you to great local general dental offices in the area for all ages.

For after hour emergencies, Dr. B has her direct number you may connect to as needed.

The 7 & Up VIP Club is a program for our younger patients, ages 7 and up. These patients are not quite ready for treatment yet but we ensure that we are checking in every six months for new treatment recommendations. This allows them to become familiar with the office and start receiving B-Bucks and rewards.

We are located in the Yorba Ranch Village shopping center. Our address is 4915 Yorba Ranch Rd. Ste A., Yorba Linda, CA 92887.

No. Treatment time is based off of Dr. B’s exam findings and one treatment does not typically conclude sooner than another.

We do not have a generic price to quote our patients without them coming in for a complimentary consultation/ To get an accurate estimate, we would need to get an updated scan and x-ray to determine the length and treatment necessary.

Yes, we accept all PPo insurances that offers “out of network” orthodontic benefits.

We offer complimentary consultations for all first-time orthodontic patients.

Neither option is better than the other. It just depends on your personal preference!

We typically start seeing patients as soon as 7-years-old but the starting age depends on the amount of baby teeth lost and the treatment necessary.

The average time for braces depends on the goal for the treatment plan.

No! We offer phase 1 and phase 2 treatment options!

If a patient goes 6 months over their expected treatment time, there will be monthly treatment fees that the patient will incur for ongoing treatment expenses.

Yes! We offer interest free financing options!