What Can Orthodontics Do For Me?
Are you happy with your smile? Do you hide your teeth in pictures? Would you like to have a smile you can be proud of? Whether it is for the benefit of children or adults, today's orthodontic treatments can help boost self-esteem by helping to create picture perfect smiles.
As an advanced specialty of dentistry, orthodontics focuses on the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of misaligned teeth and jaws. In addition to straightening teeth, orthodontic treatment can help patients avoid tooth decay, gum disease, bone destruction, speech impairments, and chewing problems.
When Should Patients Be Seen For the First Time?
It is never too early or too late to start treatment. Orthodontics can benefit people of all ages. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children come in for their first visit when they are 7 years old. This allows us to work with your child's unique growth timeline and to choose the best time to begin treatment. But, it is never too late! New cosmetic treatment options have made adult orthodontics much more desirable. Any time is a great time to enjoy the Smile of Your Life!
What will happen at my first appointment?
There is no charge for your initial consultation. We will take complimentary x-rays, digital photographs and perform a thorough examination of your smile. To expedite the check-in process, we ask that you download our Patient Health History form here and fill it out. Please bring it with you to your initial consultation.
If treatment is recommended, we will be glad to:
- Discuss your individual needs
- Explain your treatment options
- Provide you with a written treatment plan and treatment timeline estimate
- Inform you of the available fee and payment options and help you with your insurance
- Answer any other questions you may have
What Payment Options Are Available?
The smile of your life is more affordable than you might think. Although fees vary, according to the complexity and time involved in each individual case, a personalized payment plan can be arranged with no interest or carrying charge. When you have your initial complimentary consultation, our Treatment Coordinators will be there to discuss and assist you with the options listed below. They will work with you to select the option that is most comfortable for your monthly budget.
- 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 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 months.
- For your convenience, we accept payment by Visa, MasterCard and Discover card.
- You may also choose from third-party financing options
What Needs To Be Done If I Have Insurance?
If you have insurance, our office will accept assignment of benefits from your insurance company directly, minimizing your out-of-pocket expenses. Prior to your first appointment, we will be happy to call your insurance company to verify the coverage you have available. We will assist you by filing your claims and any necessary paperwork, and handling insurance questions on your behalf.
Get Started
To get started, CONTACT US to set up your FREE initial consultation. Before you arrive, please fill out our Health History form HERE and bring it in to your initial consultation. This information will allow us to make the proper recommendations for you as well as better serve you throughout the course of your treatment.
