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 At the first visit to our office, a complimentary panorex
X-ray and photographs will be taken to determine the best course
of treatment. The initial examination includes a review of
your medical/dental history, a clinical exam and an estimate
of the treatment fee. Once this has been established, further
records will be requested, which will include articulated study
models and a cephalometric (profile) X-ray.
In the case of a TMD (temporomandibular joint disorder) exam,
a fee may be applied. Please call the office for more details.
After the doctor has evaluated all your records, we will discuss
your treatment with you in greater detail, answer any questions,
and finalize the financial arrangements.
The appointment to place your appliances (braces, expander,
etc.), usually takes between one to two hours and is normally
scheduled in the morning. You will then see us at regular intervals
2 to 8 weeks apart for a check or adjustment, which normally
takes 20 to 40 minutes. Our regular office hours are 8:30 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. on Monday and Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
on Tuesday through Thursday. 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. Canceling
appointments may extend your treatment time and is not recommended.
It is difficult to reschedule, since most appointments are
made several weeks in advance.
The cost of treatment depends on the severity of the patient’s
problem. You will be able to discuss fees and payment options
before treatment begins. We will finance your fee at zero interest.
We also accept assignment from most insurance plans, and file
the necessary papers to the insurance company.
In an effort to keep orthodontic fees down while maintaining
the highest level of professional care, we have established
this financial policy:
- If payment is made in full, a fee discount is offered.
- 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, MASTERCARD,
DISCOVER and AMEICAN EXPRESS.
- In cases of serious delinquency,
treatment may be discontinued, although we will make every
effort to accommodate patients with temporary difficulties.
If you have insurance, we will help you to determine the coverage
you have available and for your convenience, we accept assignment
of insurance benefits in most cases. We will help in every
way we can in filing your claim and handling insurance questions
from our office on your behalf.
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