New Patient Information

If you are a new patient and have not visited our office before, please download the following Patient Information Form, fill it out, and bring it in with you on your first visit. This added convenience will speed up the process of your initial visit. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us and we will happily assist you!

Information for Patients

Are you already a patient with Dr. Jeff Symonds? Then this section is for you!

Use the links on the left to to learn more about your first visit to our office. This is the visit where you will receive a "new patient" evaluation, some pictures and perhaps an x-ray.

Or - if you have already been in for your first visit - learn about getting started with braces after the initial banding (placing the braces), including how often we'll need to see you for the monthly adjustment appointments.

To have that fabulous smile with shiny, straight, healthy white teeth and nicely-shaped pink gums, excellent oral hygiene is very important. Use the links on the left to learn some tips and tricks to oral hygiene with braces and when to brush.

Other concerns for individuals with braces are which foods to avoid, and how to use your retainer & expander.

You can also learn about emergency information in case a main wire comes loose or tooth discomfort develops.