Patient Visit

First Visit

This appointment will take approximately 30 minutes. During the exam we will answer three main questions for you:

    1. Is there a problem?  

    2. If so, how long will it take to be treated and when should treatment begin?    

    3. What is the approximate cost?

If treatment is indicated and you wish to proceed, specific records become necessary to move forward such as study casts, x-rays, and digital photographs of your face/oral anatomy. Dr. Aboudara will then complete a diagnosis and treatment plan and will meet with you for a detailed consultation.

Age of First Visit

Orthodontic treatment can be started at any age. Many orthodontic problems are easier to correct if detected at an early age, before jaw growth slows down. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child first visit an orthodontist by age seven or earlier if a problem is detected by parents, the family dentist or the child's physician.

The first visit to our office is designed to get you better acquainted with all we offer as well as introduce you to Our Doctor and our caring staff. We encourage questions and do our best to always deliver quality care.

Please take a moment prior to your scheduled appointment to download our patient forms. We ask that you complete the forms and bring them with you to your appointment so we may better assist you in a timely manner. If you have a recent panorex x-ray it is helpful to either bring it with you to your first visit or email it to our office at orthomenlo@gmail.com. Thank you for your confidence in our office, we look forward to assisting you with all your dental needs.

Patient Information Form

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I just finished my treatment in July - 1 year of braces. I am extremely pleased with the results.

This is my second time having braces as I had them decades earlier as a teenager (the price for not wearing my retainers). My teeth had shifted and were starting to chip. I consulted with a number of good orthodontists in Los Altos and Palo Alto before choosing Dr. Aboudara. After multiple conversations around invisiline vs braces, I picked braces as they were the least amount of time required to straighten my teeth.

I found Dr. Aboudara very insightful. Everything he called out happen as planned. His staff was excellent too - always friendly, flexible and would go above and beyond when necessary (once they even came in over the weekend to see about a loose wire).

Overall, they made it a great experience.
these people are so nice! Dr Aboudara is personable and flexible. They allow me to make monthly payments and have even taking some late fees off for me. The office is clean and cheerful and they have done an excellent job on my son's teeth. I would highly recommend them
Dr. Aboudara was recommended to me, as I have recently moved to the area from out of town, and I visited his office last week for a retainer adjustment. He and his staff were incredibly kind to fit me in on short notice, and he quickly adjusted the troublesome spots from the retainer. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Aboudara to anybody looking for a orthodontist in the area!
I appreciate that Dr Aboudara walked me through my potential next steps but was low pressure about additional ortho work - even though other orthodontists have only recommended the most intensive ortho option.
Dr. Aboudara is a wonderful orthodontist - kind, easy going, gentle, personable and smart. Super with kids. Highly recommended.
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