For New Patients

Your First Visit

Our initial appointment is complimentary. At your first appointment, diagnostic records are made to determine the best course of treatment. Complete diagnostic records typically include a medical/dental history, clinical examination, plaster study models of the teeth, photos of the patient's face and teeth, and digital 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
 
Referral Coupons

We would like to thank you for referring your family and friends to our practice. When you refer a patient that starts Phase I or Full treatment with us, we will deduct $50.00 from your account (a maximum of $200.00). As a bonus, the person you refer also gets a credit of $50.00 at the start of treatment.

Just download, print, and fill out the coupon below and have your family member or friend present it at their appointment. It’s that easy! THANK YOU FOR YOUR REFERRALS!

Referral Coupons

Patient Information Form

Please take a minute to print and fill out the patient information form before your first appointment:

» Medical History Form [PDF]

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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 appliances (braces, expanders, etc.) usually takes from one to two hours. You'll then see us at regular intervals 4 to 8 weeks apart for an adjustment, which takes 20 to 40 minutes. Our regular office hours are Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 5 PM with limited evening and Saturday appointments. 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 an emergency. It is difficult to reschedule you since most appointments are made 4 to 8 weeks in advance.


Payment & Office Policies
 
Cost

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 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 bookkeeping discount. (If you have insurance, we will offer a discount for payment of your portion of the fee that will not be covered by insurance.)
  • To fit your individual needs, financial arrangements can be made to extend your payments over a period of time.
  • For your convenience, we accept payment by VISA and MASTERCARD. Automatic charges can be posted to your credit card or withdrawn from your checking account.

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 help in every way we can in filing your claim and handling insurance questions from our office on your behalf.


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