WELCOME TO BRACES FOR ALL AGES!
WHAT TO EXPECT AS A NEW PATIENT
Your Initial Visit:
In our office we complete a comprehensive exam on all new orthodontic patients where we take orthodontic pictures of the teeth as well as iCat imaging to show the bone, teeth, airway, nasal passages, and more. We evaluate palate shape and space, tongue positioning and function, and discuss in detail each patient’s history and concerns.
We evaluate the tongue positioning and look for tongue restrictions that may impact orthodontic treatment and negatively impact skeletal growth. All of our patients will see one of our in-house Orofacial Myofunctional Therapists to correct the behavioral component and, if needed, will also be referred to Dr. Annie, who has focused her care on releasing restrictive oral tissues and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy. She conveniently sees our patients in the comfort of our office to address any structural issues with the tongue and other restrictive oral tissues.
Finance & Insurance:
The cost of your orthodontic treatment may vary depending on your individual needs and treatment plan. At your consultation appointment, we will discuss with you the cost of your treatment, and each of your available payment plan options so that you are able to make the best choice for you. We will work with you to create a payment plan that fits your budget, and you’ll know what to expect before beginning treatment.
If you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Spending Account (HSA), we are happy to work with you to use it pay for your treatment. You should have an FSA or HSA card that acts similar to a debit card and can be used to make payments throughout treatment. The other option is to pay using a regular credit card, and then have your HSA or FSA account reimburse you.
We offer a variety of payment plans including an interest- free in-office monthly payment plan. If you choose to pay for your full treatment at the onset, we offer a bookkeeping courtesy discount which reduces your fee. Making payments is easy with our online payment portal or our autopay option. We offer third party financing through Care Credit if you’d prefer a more extended payment schedule and also accept most major credit cards and insurance plans.
Our team is happy to answer any questions you may have about your coverage, as well as help with insurance claims and related paperwork to maximize your benefit if you have insurance that will be covering any portion of your orthodontic treatment. We can help determine coverage for your specific insurance at your consultation. Please let us know if you have any questions about your insurance coverage and how we can help to make your entire orthodontic experience a pleasant one.
