​ A MESSAGE FROM DR. LUBBERTS

Hi everyone.  I hope you and your families are doing well during this trying time.  In this time of social distancing we tend to think of what we can’t do BUT there are things we can do.  So with that in mind I’d like to emphasize what you can do to keep your treatment on track. 
First, if you are wearing Invisalign trays, keep wearing those trays.  Don’t let up.  If the trays are not worn your teeth will move back. If you lose or break a tray, go on to the next tray if you have it or drop back to the last tray to maintain your progress.  If you do not have trays to advance to, call the office and perhaps we can arrange for you to pick up additional trays.  Give us a call if you have questions.
Now if you are in braces please follow the directions that you have been given.  For instance, if you have been asked to wear elastics or headgear, wear them.  You have an opportunity to accelerate your treatment because of the concerted effort that you can put forward now.  If you need more elastics, call us so we can get them to you.
Don’t think that your orthodontic treatment has totally stalled out.  With most all of you,  I have set up mechanics of tooth movement that work over a long period of time.  The best thing that you can do is not disturb this.  In other words don’t damage your braces by biting inappropriate things.  It goes back to the rules of staying away from hard, crunchy and sticky, chewy foods.  Don’t bite on hard items like ice, a pen or pencil.
In addition, keep your teeth clean.  Don’t get lazy in your oral hygiene.  Teeth move best when gum tissue is healthy.  So brush 3 times a day, floss and use a Fluoride rinse at night before bed and salt water rinses for gum inflammation and mouth sores. 
Some of you are getting close to brace removal.  Hang in there.  Think of this time as a kind of permanent retention and it will be to the benefit of the stability of your teeth in the long run.
To our patients wearing retainers.  Wear them, of course, and Don’t Lose Them.  We can’t replace them at this time.  Keep them away from your pets, out of the trash, and out of the wash.
We are so sorry that we can’t see now. You and your treatment are very important to us. We love our job and we love seeing you.  Let us know if you need help.  Call and we can communicate by text, photos, Zoom and Facetime as needed.  In addition, if anyone is considering treatment in the future, you can give us a call. With the same tools it’s possible to do a virtual exam, discuss treatment possibilities, treatment time and costs.
If you follow the guidelines above you can keep your treatment on track and achieve the fantastic smiles we all want.
I am so fortunate to live in a community where so many of us know each other.  Please let friends know if they could benefit from this communication.  We will keep you informed of any new developments that will affect your care.
Thanks everyone.  And may God bless you during this time.  See you soon.

A note to all our patients:
As this Covid-19 pandemic continues and our office remains closed, we are asking that you maintain control of your treatment by having you maintain good oral hygiene, wear any elastics that you have been instructed to use, continue to wear your Invisalign trays, and continue to wear your retainers as instructed.  
If you wear Invisalign and do not have another set of trays to go into, continue to wear your last set of trays until you can receive new ones. 
If you have a loose bracket or band you can call the office.  Loose brackets and bands, as well as lost or broken retainers/aligners are considered to be elective treatment per the AAO guidelines. Our phone message will give you information on how to contact Dr. Lubberts for any emergency.
Our office staff will be checking the messages regularly, so please do not hesitate to leave a message if you have any questions or concerns and we will get back to you as soon as we can. 

Dr. Lubberts has served as an Orthodontic Specialist in Conejo Valley for over 30 years!

Dr. Lubberts, D.D.S., M.S.

​Originally from Michigan, Dr. Lubberts completed his undergraduate degree at Hope College. He graduated with honors from one of the top dental schools in the country, the University of Michigan.  There he was awarded in Pediatric Dentistry and was elected into Omicron Kappa Upsilon.  Following dental school, Dr. Lubberts volunteered at Kwangju Christian Hospital’s dental residency serving and instructing in the program.  He then became a certified specialist in orthodontics at UCLA. Concurrently he earned a Master of Science degree in Oral Biology.  Dr. Lubberts’ research was in the use of implants to produce orthopedic and dental change.

Dr. Lubberts loves his profession.  He was a clinical instructor and lecturer at the UCLA graduate orthodontic program for twenty five years.  He received the Clinical Instructor of the Year award on multiple occasions.   Dr. Lubberts is a member of several professional organizations including:  American Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontics, and the Edward H. Angle Society of Southern California. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.

Dr. Lubberts is committed to his family and faith.  He has been married to his wife, Sue, for 33 years.  They enjoy sports and games of all kinds, physical conditioning and travel.  Active in their church, they presently participate in feeding “families in need.” They have two sons, Jeff and David.  Both sons went through the Conejo school system:  Westlake Elementary, Colina and Westlake High School.

The Team

Dr. Lubberts has a highly qualified team.  All orthodontic assistants are certified and have many years of experience to ensure our patients, our top priority, receive the best treatment possible!  Dr. Lubberts is personally involved with every patient during each treatment visit to guarantee your investment in a better smile. We also schedule our appointments to have efficient, timely and focused meetings that accommodate our patients' busy schedules.
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Our Office

We are proud of our Westlake Village office and the service we provide our patients.  This is the sole practice of Dr. Lubberts. He does not have other locations, making him more available to his patients throughout each week.  We do not have multiple doctors so the continuity of care is improved. We are not a clinic.  We do not work on volume.  You will receive personalized care and be treated as a member of our family. 

A toast to celebrate an amazing smile!