For Dr. Evan Perkins, orthodontics encompasses so much more than the technical aspects of creating beautiful smiles, it is also about encouraging smiles through showing genuine interest in patients and what matters most to them.
“Our patients tell us about the books that they read, the trips they’ve taken, or the fish they've caught,” shares Dr. Perkins. “We hear about their bands and music, and some will bring their artwork in for us to see it. We love investing in the lives of our patients and the things they are involved in.”
He also enjoys the front row seat to the amazing transformations that take place during the time that patients spend with him and his team at Perkins Orthodontics. “I think it's so cool to see how they change from when they first come in, not just how they change growing up physically and giving them a beautiful smile, but seeing how they change in terms of their confidence and seeing them kind of like come out of their shell as they get older,” he says.
From guiding adult teeth as they come in to ensuring correct bite alignment, the ultimate goal is to ensure teeth are protected long-term and that the jaw is well balanced and functions well. Because each person is unique, the team at Perkins Orthodontics creates a treatment plan tailored to fit the exact needs of that patient on both an aesthetic and functional level.
As technology in orthodontics continues to evolve and improve, Dr. Perkins strives to integrate that technology into all aspects of his office. “We are truly a digital practice,” he explains. “Everything is done with a scan, not old school putty impressions, so it's a lot more comfortable. The scan basically gives us a digital impression.”
Digital scans are paired with other technologies, such as LightForce, for treatments. “LightForce uses 3D printed custom brackets, so every tooth has an individual bracket customized for it,” explains Dr Perkins. “With old-school metal brackets, they say it’s one size fits all, but in my opinion, it's one size fits none. With Light Force, every bracket is custom made to each individual tooth in your mouth.”
Another innovative technology used for treatments is Lingual, a highly aesthetic option where the braces are placed on the backside of the teeth. Lingual provides an alternative for patients who want to avoid braces on the outside of their teeth and prefer not to use trays that clip in and out, like Invisalign.
Perkins Orthodontics recently moved to a new office with exciting upgrades for patients and their families. In addition to having more space to cultivate the open concept treatment area, the office includes a private room with two treatment chairs and a business center perfect for parents and siblings who need space to work during appointments.
Dr. Perkins is also excited about two mural walls inside the office. “One mural is about the practice, but it has little things that are special to me, my wife, and our two kids hidden in painting,” he says. “The other mural wall is going to be our coloring wall, where kids can color or sign their names. It's called our Perk Pack wall.”
From the design of the office to the family-oriented atmosphere to the teamwork culture of the staff, each element of Perkins Orthodontics reflects the values Dr. Perkins holds deeply - faith, family, and creating a welcoming environment where patients and their families leave encouraged and well-informed.
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