Your First Visit

Initial Consultation

At your first visit, photographs of your teeth and face and a digital panoramic xray will be taken. The doctor will then carry out a thorough clinical examination. This will enable us to establish if treatment is indicated, how long it may take and to discuss the different treatment options available. The cost of different treatment options will also be discussed.

Diagnostic Records

If treatment is indicated, full diagnostic records will need to be taken which include models of the teeth and a lateral cephalometric xray. These records allow the doctor to accurately determine how treatment should proceed.

Regular Appointments

The appointment when you get your appliances (braces, expanders, etc.) usually takes 1 to 2 hours. You'll then see us at regular intervals 4 to 10 weeks apart for an adjustment, which takes 20 to 40 minutes. 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.

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 several payment plans to suit different budgets. 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 fee discount.
• 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 and Mastercard and Laser card.

Convenient Online Services

We know how busy you are. That's why we're committed to providing you superior, leading-edge service. With our secure online service you will be able to:

• View your appointment and account information any time;
• Sign up for email appointment reminders;
• Check your payment history and see current charges;