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Our main goal at Meethan Orthodontics is to provide our patients with the best orthodontic treatment possible. When you first come in for your initial complimentary consultation, Dr. Meehan will conduct a comprehensive examination to assess your oral health. This will better enable us to determine the best treatment method for you.

Your orthodontic evaluation will consist of an oral and facial examination to assess your oral health. Dr. Meehan will have you take intraoral and facial photographs as well as panoramic and cephalometric X-rays to help determine the proper orthodontic treatment method. Then, an impression of your teeth and bite will be taken to construct a model of your mouth. (This will help Dr. Meehan when examining your diagnostic records).

At your second appointment, Dr. Meehan will discuss your options with you. Our team feels it’s important to take the time to carefully examine your diagnostic records after your consultation so that Dr. Meehan can more thoroughly prepare for your treatment at Meehan Orthodontics. This additional preparation will ensure that you receive the best orthodontic care possible. At this time, we encourage you to ask us any questions you may have about your treatment.

If you are seeking orthodontic treatment for your child, our staff asks that both you and your child attend the initial consultation. We feel it is important that both you and your child completely understand Dr. Meehan’s recommendations before we proceed with treatment.

Give us a call today and schedule a consultation! We look forward to hearing from you!

Dr. Meehan will tell you that braces were originally considered to be best appropriate for teens. But these days, kids as old as seven are beginning their orthodontic treatment. Because preadolescent kids are typically not self-conscious, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists suggest it could be a good idea to start early.

Experts, however, say it depends on the treatment required. Some children who get braces at an early age end up in a second phase of treatment, and end up having braces well into their teenage years despite starting young.

Most orthodontic treatment begins between ages nine and 14, and the folks at AAO estimate most orthodontic treatment lasts from one to three years, with two years being the average. It’s important, however, that children be screened no later than age seven for Dr. Meehan to assess what the best age for treatment is.
Hope this helps! Give us a call if you have any questions about your child’s treatment!

How do you use social media? Dr. Meehan and team love connecting with our patients online, whether it’s by sharing news on our blog or communicating ideas on our interactive Facebook page. For social media to work, conversation is vital, and that’s why we invite you to join in and tell us what’s on your mind. Although social media is hugely popular these days, we know it is unpredictable and ever-changing.

While we’re taking a little time to research and decide how to best use social media, we thought we’d ask you, our loyal patients: How would you like us to use our social networks? What would you like us to share on our blog? Send us your thoughts or give us a call!

-The team at Meehan Orthodontics

Last week, our team at Meehan Orthodontics asked you, our amazing patients, what you most enjoy about your experience at our office. Well, our team received some great reviews! Today, our team would like to share a few with you. Please feel free to contribute your own thoughts about our office! Dr. Meehan and team love getting patient testimonials!

"He is friendly, easy to talk to, and confident about his work. He looks for solutions that are best for the patient, not just trying to achieve the "perfect" bite for everyone." ~David

"He's very good at what he does, he has a wonderful personality and is always very patient in answering any questions I may have. His staff is a wonderful group, smiling and positive. I always look forward to going to the orthodontist because of the great staff and doctor. Also, I like the fact that Dr. Meehan is a younger doctor who is familiar with all the latest technology." ~Marianne

"We really like Dr. Meehan and would refer anyone looking for an orthodontist to him." ~James

"Dr. Meehan is very good at explaining what is to be expected from the treatment, and what he expects from the kids as their part of their treatment. He is very patient with my kids, and they are very comfortable and happy that we choose Dr.Meehan as their orthodontist." ~Bernard