Q.Tell us about yourself and your practice.
A.We have the reputation as the premier orthodontic practice in South King County, Washington. We have offices in Burien and Renton. Dr. Rudey was selected by his peers to be in Seattle Magazine’s 2006 Top Dentists issue. He was also featured on Komo 4’s "Ask Komo" as a professional advisor for orthodontic information in May of 2006. Dr. Rudey is a 1992 Honors graduate of the University of Washington, School of Dentistry. He then completed a full time four-year post-doctoral orthodontic residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, the only orthodontic specialty board recognized by the American Dental Association and sponsored by the American Association of Orthodontists.
Q.Please explain the main services you offer.
A.Tooth straightening procedures for adults and children.
Q.Do you accept insurance? If yes what types?
A.Yes, we accept most insurance plans.
Q.What payment options do you offer?
A.We recognize that orthodontia is a value investment in a healthy mouth for life. We offer a variety of payment plans:
- No Down Payment. An affordable payment plan can be created through either CareCredit or Capital One Healthcare Finance.These option makes braces affordable by offering low monthly payments with no down payment.
- Payment in Full - A professional courtesy discount is applied for payment in full at the start of treatment. Ask us for details.
- In-House Financing - An initial down payment is made and the remaining balance is automatically debited from a checking account or major credit card on a monthly basis. There are no finance or interest charges with this option.
- Our goal is to establish an affordable financial arrangement, that works best for your situation. If you have dental insurance, we will help you find out what orthodontic insurance benefits you can expect.
We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express.
Q.What is the minimum age you take patients?
A.Age 7.
Q.At what age should a parent take their child to an Orthodontist?
A.Age 7.
Q.What is the duration for an Orthodontic treatment?
A.The length of treatment depends on the severity of the problem. The typical teenage case averages 20-24 months.
Q.What are the benefits of early orthodontic evaluation?
A.We strive to treat patients without removing permanent teeth, whenever possible. To provide the most treatment options it is best to see your child while some of the baby teeth are still present. The American Association of Orthodontists recommend that every child have an orthodontic evaluation by age 7 to screen for potential problems such as: severely protruding teeth, dental crowding, narrow upper jaw and oral habits such as finger/thumb sucking.
Q.Is it too late to have braces, if I am already an adult?
A.Healthy teeth can be moved at almost any age. One in five patients in braces these days are adults. Many adult patients who had braces were pleasantly surprised how their treatment actually took much shorter than they originally thought it would.
Orthodontics can help you attain a more pleasant youthful looking smile. In the majority of cases this can be done without having to remove enamel or placing artificial restorations on your teeth. Braces straighten teeth naturally.
Q.Can I wear braces even though I have crowns and missing teeth?
A.Yes.
Q.Do I need to see my family dentist while in braces?
A.Yes. Regular dental cleanings every six months.
Q.Are there foods I cannot eat while I have braces?
A.Hard sticky foods should be avoided.
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