New Patients

New Patient Forms

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

�Patient Form (Child)
�Patient Form (Adult)

Your First Visit

At the first visit to the orthodontist, 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 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.

We offer a complimentary no charge first visit for you to meet and talk with the orthodontist. If you then decide that you would like to proceed, diagnostic records may be taken ( typically $100-$350)

Consultation

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. In order to be convenient for as many patients as possible we are open Monday – Thursday from 7:30 to 5:00, some Monday nights to 7:30 and some Saturday mornings. 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 we will 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:

As a courtesy to our referring dentists there is no charge for the initial orthodontic examination.
Consultations regarding Temporal Mandibular Dysfunction (TMD, TMJ) are $40-$105.
Diagnostic records which may include a cephalometric radiograph, plaster study models of the teeth, dental and facial photographs are generally around $315.
Treatment fees are dependent on many factors including the difficulty of treatment, time necessary, when treatment will begin and the type of appliances. We will be glad to give you our best estimate at the initial appointment, but it may be necessary to wait until the diagnosis has been made to determine the extent of the problems and the treatment necessary. Many orthodontic problems may require limited treatment at relatively inexpensive fees. We welcome the opportunity to discuss fees on an individual basis.
Methods of Payment
Orthodontic treatment is an investment that can last a lifetime. Our goal is to provide the best possible orthodontic service in an affordable manner. We have a number of different plans for achieving these goals:

Comprehensive treatment fees can be paid off over the period of treatment with no interest fees charged on current accounts.
No down payment financing available through Care Credit
We accept Visa and MasterCard as well as cash and checks. We participate in most major insurance programs.

Insurance
Our office participates in a number of insurance and managed care programs. Due to the variety of the "insurance" programs in effect at this time, determining your portion of the fees can be difficult. For this reason if you wish to provide us with the program name, group number, etc. before your first visit we will be happy to investigate your benefits for you. Our office will also submit charges for services to your insurance company. However, we do consider the patient primarily responsible for the account. We will cooperate with the insurance company as much as possible, but we cannot assume the responsibility of securing benefits for you. Remember that insurance companies generally are most responsive to requests for information from individual policy holders. Insurance preauthorization is normally applied for after the "report" appointment, when we have all agreed on the proposed plan. Please bring any necessary forms with you so that we may assist you in filing.