WHEN HELP IS NEEDED
Occasionally a portion of the orthodontic appliance may break or otherwise cause some discomfort. If this occurs, the patient should contact our office for instructions. If necessary, the patient will be given an immediate appointment, but we ask that the patient call before coming to the office in order that we can prepare our schedule accordingly. There is seldom and emergency situation in orthodontic therapy, but if the patient is suffering discomfort, we welcome a call.
Drs. Stone, Hixson and Bumgarner's cell phones are listed in the directory should a true after-hours emergency arise.

REGULAR DENTAL CARE
We ask that each patient maintain continued regular dental examinations with their dentist throughout their treatment in our office. This allows each family dentist to keep abreast of his patient’s progress and adds continuity to the treatment the family dentist will need to render in the future.