Orthodontist Serving Allentown, PA

Tighe Orthodontics – Offices in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Drs. Philip L. Tighe and Philip J. Tighe are specialists in orthodontics for children and adults using clear braces, invisalign, and traditional orthodontic braces. orthodontist using clear braces for children and adults in Allentown, PA area Good links:
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Welcome to the website of Dr. Philip L. Tighe and Dr. Philip J. Tighe, Orthodontists Drs. Philip L. Tighe and Philip J. Tighe are specialists in orthodontics for children and adults. We offer silver braces, ceramic braces, clear braces and Invisalign invisible aligners.
Our services include braces for kids, braces for adults, adult orthodontics, dental braces, clear braces, Invisalign invisible aligners.
Drs Tighe serves the Allentown, PA area including:
Whitehall, Fountain Hill, Salisbury, Hellertown, Catasauqua, Bethlehem, Upper Macungie, Lower Macungie, Emmaus
 

In your first visit to our office, our treatment coordinator, Mary Anne, will greet you and give you a brief tour of our office. An information sheet will be mailed to you when you make your first appointment; she will go over your information sheet with you to be sure everything was filled out correctly. She will do some measurements on your teeth and chart them.

Dr. Tighe will then do an oral exam and discuss your needs in orthodontics. He will go over the type of treatment needed and give you an estimate of the cost. He will also answer any questions or concerns you may have and discuss with you your goals and expectations. This is a complimentary visit to help you get familiar with orthodontics and our office. At this visit, one of three recommendations will be given:

  • Treatment is needed now.
  • Treatment is not needed at all.
  • Treatment will be needed, but the timing is such that it should be delayed until appropriate growth, tooth eruption or other factors are most ideal.

The next step to proceed with treatment is to take the diagnostic records. We can do these the day of your new patient exam, if desired, or you can schedule them for a more convenient time. They consist of two X-rays (panorex and cephalometric), impressions for study models and diagnostic photographs.

It takes about two weeks for the lab to finish the records and Dr. Tighe to study your individual case and work up a treatment plan to fit your individual needs and goals. This all is discussed with you at the second appointment, the consultation. Dr. Tighe will go over your treatment plan and financial arrangements. He will help you set up all appointments necessary to get you started with your treatment.