BY ELYSSA GANSER
March 18, 2016
At Pine Orthodontics Dr. Christopher Pine and his staff do everything they can to make each visit a positive and fun one. Dr. Pine knew he wanted to be an orthodontist when he got braces at 14-years-old. His braces perfected his smile and from then on, he knew he would be an orthodontist one day. Orthodontics is the oldest dental specialty in the world and there are only approximately 10,000 orthodontic specialists in the USA.
Dr. Pine has seen much change in the field of orthodontics during his career. Now, there is a much bigger concentration on aesthetic orthodontics which provides treatment that is less noticeable. With options like clear braces and Invisalign being offered, Dr. Pine gets to provide care to a wider age range of patients. When Dr. Pine first started, he treated mostly young patients, but now he treats all ages from 7 to 77! Dr. Pine and his team appreciate the loyal families they have worked with throughout the years and enjoy the relationships they have built with each of them. Along with these “generational” patients, Dr. Pine loves seeing new faces in his office every day. The younger patients Dr. Pine treats help energize him and his team, helping them to feel more in touch with those patients and their ever changing world.
Pine Orthodontics has an 11-person staff including: Dr. Pine, front team members, chair side orthodontic assistants, and a dental hygienist. The team provides a friendly and patient-centered atmosphere. Their expertise ensures that families have a comfortable experience at Pine Orthodontics. To make sure his patients are getting top care, Dr. Pine continues to add to his knowledge of contemporary orthodontics through attending continuing education courses throughout the year.
Paying for parking is always a concern for people when coming into town, so Dr. Pine provides every patient with parking validations, letting them enjoy their time downtown rather than worrying about the cost of parking. Dr. Pine wants to provide parents and patients with the luxury of walking downtown and grabbing a coffee or going to the library rather than sitting in a waiting room while their children are visiting the practice.
Pine Orthodontics provides every new patient with an initial complementary exam. During this hour long visit, Dr. Pine and his team will listen to your desires regarding your smile and bite. Based on that information and the exam, orthodontic records (photos and X-ray films) will be gathered and a treatment plan will be formulated with your input. Within a short time, you or your child can be on the way to an amazing new smile! For more information on Pine Orthodontics, go to PineOrtho.com.
Elyssa Ganser is a senior majoring in Public Relations at Penn State. She is excited to see what lies ahead as she starts this new chapter in her life. Elyssa discovered her passion for writing after working for School Nutrition Magazine last summer, where she wrote articles and edited content for upcoming editions of the monthly magazine.
