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EXAM
 At the first visit to our office, information is gathered that
will aid the doctors in assessing the need for orthodontic treatment.
This information includes a medical/dental history, a clinical
examination, and a brief consultation. At this visit, the doctor
can determine if treatment is indicated at this time. If treatment
is indicated, he will give a general idea regarding the type of
treatment needed and will recommend diagnostic records. If treatment
is recommended, the treatment plan will be discussed as well as
treatment length and cost. The initial exam visit is always free in our office.
RECORDS
Diagnostic records are generally made at the second visit 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 x-rays. This information is used to design a custom treatment
as the teeth move under orthodontic care.
REGULAR APPOINTMENTS
The appointment when you get your appliances (braces, expander,
etc.) usually takes 1 to 2 hours. You will then likely be seen
at regular intervals of 4 to 6 weeks for your "adjustment"
which will usually take from 15 to 30 minutes. We typically reserve
morning and late afternoon appointments for your brief monthly
adjustments. Our longer appointments (i.e. placing braces and
expanders) are reserved for less demanded times. We also allow
emergency appointments throughout the day. If you do need to cancel
an appointment, please contact us immediately. Our regular office
hours are normally Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm.
PAYMENT AND OFFICE POLICIES
COST
Since the doctors develop individual treatment plans for each
patient, it is impossible to determine treatment fees prior to
seeing the patient or over the phone. The cost of treatment depends
on the severity of the patient's problem. You will be able to
discuss fees and payment options at the initial examination.
FEES
Our
office has established the following financial policy:
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If full payment is made at the onset of treatment, we will
offer a fee discount. (if you have insurance, we will offer
a discount on your portion of the fee that will not be covered
by the insurance).
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To fit your individual needs, financial arrangements can
be made to extend your payments over a period of months.
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We accept Visa, Mastercard and Discover Card for your convenience.
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For your convenience, we offer third-party financing through many different credit companies. In an effort to save you time, you may log on to any of their websites and apply online before or after your appointment. Here is a list of companies we offer you:
ChaseHealthAdvance™
You can apply for ChaseHealthAdvance financing online at your convenience. After you receive approval, please come into our office
and bring photo ID with you. We will have a paper for you to sign at
that time. Our MERCHANT ID is: 60783.
CareCredit
Citi Health Plan
Springstone
INSURANCE
If you have orthodontic insurance, we will take care of all of
the necessary paperwork for you. Please provide all the necessary
insurance information so that we can help you process the claim.
Please be aware of the following insurance facts.
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Orthodontic insurance is a separate rider to dental insurance.
Having dental insurance does not automatically mean that you
have orthodontic insurance.
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Orthodontic coverage is usually different from your dental
insurance. Most orthodontic insurance is 50% of the total
fee up to a lifetime maximum.
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Orthodontic insurance is usually not paid in one lump sum.
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