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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.
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
6 to 10 weeks apart for an adjustment, which takes
20 to 40 minutes. Our regular office hours are
Monday to Thursday from 7:00AM - 3:00PM. 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. Cancel
only if it is an emergency. It is difficult to
reschedule you since most appointments are made
6 to 10 weeks in advance.
PAYMENT AND 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.
We also accept assignment from most insurance
plans,
and 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:
- 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, AMERICAN
EXPRESS and DISCOVER.
- In
cases of serious delinquency, treatment
will be discontinued, although we will
make every effort
to accommodate patients with temporary
difficulties.
Insurance
If you have insurance, we will help you
to determine the coverage you have available. We
ask
that you
assign your insurance benefit to us. The balance
will be arranged for you to pay (see above). Professional
care is provided to you, our patient, and not to
an insurance company. Thus, the insurance company
is responsible to the patient and the patient is
responsible to the doctor. We will help in every
way we can in filing your claim and handling insurance
questions from our office on your behalf.
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5225 N 19th Ave Suite 8 | Phoenix, AZ 85015 | 602-242-3289 |
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