 At the first visit to the orthodontist, the orthodontist will
evaluate your dental problem and make treatment recommendations. Then,
diagnostic records can be made to determine the best course
of treatment. Complete diagnostic records typically include
a medical/dental history, clinical examination; digital study
models of the teeth, photos of the patient's face and teeth,
and X-rays. This information is used to develop a custom treatment
plan for each patient. These records are also helpful in tracking
the progress of treatment as the teeth move under orthodontic
care.
Consultation
After the doctor has evaluated your records, we discuss your
treatment with you in detail, including the cost for your particular
case.
Regular Appointments
The appointment when you get your braces usually takes from
one to two hours. You'll then see us at regular intervals of
eight to twelve weeks for an adjustment, which takes twenty
to forty minutes. Our regular office hours are Monday to Thursday
from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Patients are seen by appointment
only. We make every effort to be on time for our patients,
and ask that you extend the same courtesy to us. If you cannot
keep an appointment, please notify us immediately. Cancel only
if it is unavoidable. It is difficult to reschedule you since
most appointments are made weeks in advance.
Payment & Office Policies
Cost
The cost of treatment depends on the type of treatment for
the patient's problem. You will be able to discuss fees and
payment options before treatment begins. We have payment plans
to suit different budgets, including a no-down-payment option.
We also accept assignment from most insurance plans, and file
the necessary papers to the insurance company. We work hard
to make orthodontics affordable.
Fees
- In an effort to keep orthodontic fees down while maintaining
the highest level of professional care, we have established
this financial policy:
- If
full payment is made at the onset of treatment, we will offer
a fee discount.
- To
fit your individual needs, financial arrangements can be
made to extend your payments over a period of months.
- For
your convenience, we accept payment by VISA and MASTERCARD
and AMERICAN EXPRESS.
- In
cases of serious past due accounts, treatment may be interrupted,
although we will make every effort to accommodate patients
with temporary difficulties.
Insurance
If you have insurance, we will help you to determine the
coverage you have available. We ask that you assign your insurance
benefit to us. The balance will be arranged for you to pay
(see above). Professional care is provided to you, our patient,
and not to an insurance company. Thus, the insurance company
is responsible to the patient and the patient is responsible
to the doctor. We will be happy to help in filing your claim
and handling insurance questions.
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