We are always excited about meeting new patients during their first visit to our office. At the first visit to the orthodontist, a medical/dental history will be completed, a panoramic x-ray and digital photographs of the patients teeth and face are taken, and the doctor will perform an extensive examination to determine if you or your child will need orthodontic treatment. During this appointment the treatment coordinator will discuss with you the types of braces that our office offers and the best type of braces that will best suit you or your child's needs. If treatment is recommended, additional diagnostic records are made to develop a customized treatment plan specific to each patient.
During the initial examination for each patient, Dr. Jordan and the treatment coordinator will address the following questions that cover the basics of orthodontic treatment. We encourage you to ask questions as well.
- 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 permanent teeth need to be removed?
- How long will treatment take?
- How much will it cost?
- What are my payment options?
While we can often answer most questions about treatment during the initial examination, we will address additional areas as needed after careful analysis of the diagnostic records. We feel it is important to analyze each patient's specific needs, because in-depth planning leads to superior results and higher patient satisfaction.
Also at this appointment, fees and payment options will be discussed, so that no matter the case, a customized payment plan can be chosen that is comfortable for any budget.
We will then schedule an appointment for complete diagnostic records that typically includes additional x-rays and plaster study models of the teeth.
Please assist us by providing the following information at the time of your first visit:
- Any panoramic X-ray taken within the past six months.
- 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 estimate of your costs.