Medical & Dental Health History Forms To save you time at your first initial visit, please download and print the Medical and Dental pdf form. Fill it out at your leisure and bring it to your first appointment. Medical and
Appointment Request
New Patient Appointment Request Hello! We are glad you are here. Dr. Joseph Thompson and staff are excited to start this journey with you to a new smile. Dr. Thompson is an orthodontic specialist and has been providing orthodontic
Refer A Patient
A successful practice doesn’t just happen; it is the result of a strong commitment to excellence in the professional community and in the relationships we build with our patients and colleagues. We appreciate the confidence you’ve placed in us to
What Age Should I Take My Child for their First Time Orthodontic Visit?
When Should My Child be Seen by an Orthodontist? A parent asked today, “What is the best age for a first time check up for my child?” A good time for an orthodontic exam is 6 to 8 years old.
Orthodontic Retainer Care 101
So your braces have been removed and Dr. Thompson has given you a retainer to wear. Here is some information you need to know about retainer wear and care. The retention phase of treatment is very important. Most people think that when braces are removed that
Does It Hurt When Your Braces Are Removed?
This video shows how easy it is to remove braces. There is a special plier that Dr. Thompson uses and it shears the bracket from the tooth.
Tied Dyed Orthodontic T-Shirts
Just wanted everyone to know that we have Dr. Thompson’s Tie Dyed T-Shirts in stock for our patients. These have been very popular. They have a large peace sign on the front and “Peace, Love & Braces” on the back. If
Top 10 Reasons to Choose an Orthodontist
In most locations in the United States, there is competition among Orthodontists. We try to put our best effort in making a parent/patient comfortable about their decision in who is going to provide them with orthodontic services. To determine what
How Did I Get These White Spots?
Dr. Thompson & staff are constantly talking to parents and patients about keeping white spots from developing and how they start. Here is an article at our sister website AskAnOrthodontist.com Read about how to prevent white decalcification spots.
Toothbrush Abrasion – Can You Brush Too Hard?
Can you brush too hard? Yes you can. Some adult patients, when they go to see their dentist at their regular six month check up, are sometimes surprised that they are informed they are brushing too hard. Their family dentist