Patient Resources

Your First Visit

At Senestraro Family Orthodontics we provide an easy and comprehensive free consultation for all our patients. Any easy and comfortable appointment that takes less than an hour. During your visit, our team will take professional photos, a 3D scan, and a digital X-ray to help Dr. Seth Senestraro diagnose and design your custom treatment plan. Dr. Seth will do a complete examination and take the time to discuss your own personal goals for your smile and dental health with you. During this easy one-hour appointment, Dr. Seth will display the photos, X-rays, and scans to show you what needs to be corrected and you will work together to create a plan that will help you achieve a beautiful and healthy smile. Behind the scenes and before your consultation, our treatment coordinators will have already researched all your insurance benefits and worked to make sure you get the maximum benefit to reduce your out-of-pocket cost. The treatment coordinators also help Dr. Seth explain the treatment process and help you get started on your orthodontic journey! At Senestraro Family Orthodontics we are committed to making braces affordable for all our patients, we will not be beaten on total cost or monthly payments and offer an interest-free financing plan. Our treatment coordinators help you find a financing plan that will work with your budget! *Price match on total cost, down payment, and monthly payments only applies to treatment plans that are similar. Price-matched plans must be from an orthodontist in the Portland metro area. We will not price match at-home aligner treatment. Patients must provide a confirmable written estimate to be eligible for a price match. For most patients, we can get started with braces or Invisalign on the same day as your consultation! Who you choose to provide your orthodontic treatment is the single most important choice you will make when getting braces or Invisalign. The consultation helps you get to know our team and helps us get to know you — it may be the most valuable part of this first experience. We are confident that once you meet Dr. Seth and our amazing team you will choose Senestraro Family Orthodontics as your orthodontic provider.

Emergency Care

True orthodontic emergencies are very rare. However, from time to time, emergencies do occur when people are wearing braces or appliances. Some emergencies are more serious than others. How can you tell? Senestraro Family Orthodontics would love to give you information on what to do in case of an emergency. In almost all cases, you can easily make yourself or your child comfortable and call during business hours to make an appointment to come in at your convenience. In some cases, you may need to give us a call right away.

What is an Orthodontic Emergency?

Emergencies can happen at any time, even when you are sporting an orthodontic appliance. We consider any incident with your appliance that is causing you pain or interfering with your treatment plan to be an orthodontic emergency. Orthodontic emergencies can come in several different categories. You may have a broken wire, especially when that wire is poking into your cheek or gums. Sometimes, you may break a bracket, which can also lead to pain. You might have bands that are loose, which may delay your treatment time. If you have braces or other appliances, and you are suddenly experiencing oral pain or an allergic reaction to your appliance, you need to have us take a look at you. You might also lose spacers or your headgear. If you are experiencing an orthodontic emergency, you need to come in and see us rather than trying to handle things on your own. We would rather you come on in and let us have a look at what is bothering you, rather than having you wait around. Please come in to see us if you have had trauma to your mouth due to an accident or an injury that may affect your appliances or braces. If it is a serious emergency — such as if you or your child has swallowed a piece of your appliance — don’t wait for us. Call 911.

What to do in an Orthodontic Emergency

If you think you might need orthodontic care, you need to call first. We can get you scheduled for an orthodontic emergency, usually within hours. We may be able to recommend things you can do to lessen your pain while you wait for care, like giving you wax to put on a broken bracket or a broken wire. When you come in, we will repair or replace your broken piece of braces or a broken appliance. If you are worried that replacing or fixing your broken appliance is going to add time to your treatment, we will be glad to talk to you about it. When your emergency treatment is over, we may give you instructions for caring for your braces or appliance. Be sure that you avoid chewy foods such as soft candies and hard foods such as ice. Also, you need to be sure that you are wearing mouthguards if you are playing a sport to protect your braces or appliances. Be sure that you come and see us for every appointment, so we can check your appliances and braces.