First Appointment?

Here’s What to Expect.

It’s no surprise that visiting a new dentist can be a bit intimidating, especially for those who may find a visit to the dentist to be a little invasive. However, it should come as no surprise that Dr. Minga kept that in mind when curating the experience his patients experience when visiting his practice.

Right off the bat, you should expect to receive a warm welcome from their treatment coordinator Lacey, and Dr. Minga himself when walking in the door. When asking him what sets his office apart from the rest, he was adamant on wanting the experience to be a comforting one. “We don’t want you to feel like you’re at another boring doctor’s appointment – we want our patients to look forward to their visits because they love coming to the office”, he says. The interactive, vibrant atmosphere in the waiting room is a great example. From the colorful paintings to the widescreen television, you’re sure to be immersed in an ambiance specifically designed to make you feel comfortable, whether that’s the sights and sounds of a crackling fireplace, a deep sea swim next to a pod of dolphins, or a compilation of your music videos (yes, you can place requests!). Also, for his social media-savvy patients, he’s created a “selfie wall” for you to pose in front of and show off your pearly whites, whether you’re a new owner of a pair of braces, or just want to show off that refreshed smile! “It’s important that we get to know our patients more at each visit, and to create an unforgettable smile and experience”.

When you go back for your cleaning, one thing you may be quick to notice is that Minga Orthodontics is an all digital practice. Nervous about getting impressions for braces with the goopy substance that you press into your mouth? Don’t be, because Dr. Minga has made sure that they are utilizing digital tools to bring their practice into the future, so no “goopy substances” necessary! There are also more advantages to being an all digital practice, such as cutting down on treatment time. “Since we use a custom digital system, we can complete your treatment in fewer visits, resulting in less time missing school or work, but I have to warn you that you may have such a good time at our office, you’re going to want to make sure you come back!”. Also, if you’re finding yourself visiting for braces, you’ll be pleased to know that Minga Orthodontics is the first practice in Columbus to use the fully custom Lightforce brackets, which come in both clear and white. If you aren’t familiar with these, the white option with colors is the new popular option because it makes the colors pop against the clean, white brackets!

Also, they make sure to make you feel special in all aspects of your appointment. They’ll start out by taking high-quality professional photographs of your smile, which is fun for the patient, but also helpful for the staff to be able to see all of the details needed to carefully plan the treatment for each case. Next, they will take radiographs to evaluate the health and position of all of your teeth. Finally, they will perform an exam, and take all information and notes from that examination to strategize treatment options to best fit your preferences. While this may sound like an intricate process, you may be surprised to learn that it takes about an hour from start to finish. However, this is necessary to produce the high-quality care that is the core value at Minga Orthodontics.

From the time you walk in the door to the time you walk out, Dr. Minga has made sure to curate every step of the way with details that are sure to make you feel confident in your decision to choose Minga Orthodontics to take care of your smile. “Our patients are like family, and that is how we will treat you, every time!”.