Your First Visit

We are always excited about meeting new patients during their first visit to our office. Your initial appointment will consist of a thorough examination and a discussion of potential treatment options, time frames, and financial arrangements. This important 60-minute visit will give us insight into your orthodontic needs by reviewing photos and x-rays taken at that time, and examining the patient's actual teeth. We know your time is valuable, so to expedite treatment, we may also reserve time following the exam for diagnostic records. This includes impressions for study models and, depending on the treatment plan, a short preparation for the next visit.

During the initial consultation for each patient, we will address the following questions that cover the basics of orthodontic treatment. We encourage you to ask as many questions as needed until you feel comfortable with the treatment plan.

• Is there a condition that orthodontics can address?
• Is treatment needed now or should treatment be delayed until appropriate growth, tooth eruption or other factors have occurred?
• What treatment procedures will be used to correct the problem?
• Do any teeth need to be removed?
• How long will the treatment last?
• How much will it cost?
• What are my payment options?

We can answer these general questions about treatment during the initial consultation. We feel it is important to analyze each patient's specific needs to achieve superior results and higher patient satisfaction.

We insist that our patients leave the office with a clear understanding of their specific needs, what the treatment will consist of and how long it will take.

Please assist us by providing the following information at the time of your first visit:

If you have orthodontic insurance, bring your insurance card. By providing this information at the first visit, we will be able to give you an accurate description of your costs.