Hello RJ Orthodontics Families

We hope you and your families are well, and we will continue to pray for your health and safety during this time.

Due to Governor Abbott’s executive order regarding non-emergency dental procedures, we are required to postpone all procedures that are not immediate medically necessary. With that said, our desire is to follow the mandate while continuing your treatment and avoiding any potential delays to the completion of your treatment. Therefore all appointments will be completed virtually until at least April 21, 2020. The advantage of virtual appointments is that it will allow us to continue to monitor the progression of your treatment while still operating within the guidelines.

To perform your virtual appointment, we ask that prior to your appointment time, you take five specific photos of the patients teeth (center, left, right, upper, lower) that will be examined and assessed by Dr. RJ. Below you will find examples of the photos we will need for the appointment, along with instructions on how to take each photo. Once you have taken all five photos, please email them to us (info@rjorthodontics.com) prior to your appointment date. On the day of your scheduled appointment, a member of our team will call to discuss status of your treatment progression and next steps.

Photo submission instructions – First please watch this short video

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1. A person other than the patient should take the photos if possible.
2. Below each photo are instructions on how you should take that photo so that Dr. RJ is able to make an accurate assessment.
3. Be sure each photo has proper lighting. Poor lighting or overexposure will make it difficult for Dr. RJ to examine the photo.
4. To ensure photos are as clear as possible, it is best to sit the patient in a chair with a tall back, so the patient can lay their head back for support.
5. Before starting the photos please wash your hands thoroughly!

CENTER PHOTO

1. The photographer should stand directly in front of the patient.
2. Hold the phone in the horizontal position.
3. Have the patient place their index and middle fingers on the inside of both cheeks (like fishhooks) and pull outwards.
4. Be sure they are biting all the way down and snap the picture.

LEFT PHOTO

1. Have the photographer stand on the left side of the patient.
2. Hold the camera in the horizontal position.
3. The patient will take their left index and middle fingers, placing it on the inside of their left cheek (like a fishhook) and pull back as far as they can.
4. Make sure the patient is biting down all the way and snap the picture.

RIGHT PHOTO

1. Have the photographer stand on the right side of the patient.
2. Hold the camera in the horizontal position.
3. Have the patient take their right index and middle fingers, placing it on the inside of their right cheek (like a fishhook) and pull back as far as they can.
4. Make sure the patient is biting down all the way and snap the picture.

UPPER PHOTO

1. Have the photographer stand directly in front of the patient.
2. Have the patient open wide and look all the way up.
3. Hold the phone in vertical position and at the patient’s chest level, tilt the phone until you can see as many teeth as possible and snap the picture.  FLASH may be required if photo is not clear.

LOWER PHOTO

1. Have the photographer stand directly in front of the patient.
2. Have the patient open wide and lower their chin towards the chest about 30 degrees. The patients chin should NOT touch their chest.
3. Hold the phone in the vertical position and at the patient’s nose level and try to get as many teeth in the picture as possible.  FLASH MAY BE REQUIRED if photo is not clear.

Once you have taken all five photos, please email them to us (info@rjorthodontics.com) prior to your appointment time. On the day of your scheduled appointment, a member of our team will call to discuss status of your treatment progression and next steps.

Thank you for your patience and continued trust in our practice as we navigate a new way of providing care.

Sincerely,

Dr. RJ and Team