• Patient Login
• Doctor Login
• Contact Us
  • Send Us An Email
  • Location
  • Comment Form
  • Refer a Friend
• Home

What to Expect

• The First Appointment
• Starting Treatment
• Finances
• Insurance
• Appointment Guidelines
• Office Tour

• Child Medical History Form
• Adult Medical History Form

The First Appointment

This appointment involves a complete orthodontic examination from Our doctors and a discussion with the patient of the following:

• Is orthodontic treatment needed and how severe is the problem
• If treatment is needed, when is the best time to start
• How long treatment will take
• An estimate of the cost of treatment
• Anticipated results

Starting Treatment

If orthodontics is necessary and the patient is ready to begin treatment, an appointment is made to obtain the following orthodontic records for diagnosis and treatment planning:

• Digital Orthodontic X-rays
• Diagnostic plaster casts of the teeth
• Digital photos of the face, profile, and teeth

After these orthodontic records are obtained, a treatment explanation and financial consultation will be made, usually over the phone.

Finances

The cost of treatment is given at the first appointment. This cost will vary according to the complexity of the problem and the length of time it will take to correct the problem.

Methods of Payment include the following:

• An initial fee when treatment begins and the balance on a monthly basis.
• Payment in full with a discount off the total fee
• Mastercard, Visa or Discover Card
• Flexible Spending Accounts

Insurance

We will do all the necessary paperwork for filing insurance forms. We ask that you assign your insurance benefit to our office. Please remember, professional care is provided to you and not to an insurance company.