Your First Visit

We are always excited about meeting new patients during their first visit to our office. Your initial appointment will consist of a thorough examination and a discussion of potential treatment options. This important 45-minute visit will give us insight into your orthodontic needs. We know your time is valuable, so to expedite treatment, we will also take diagnostic records. The records include X-rays, photos and impressions for study models and are necessary for developing your treatment plan.

During the initial examination, we will address the following questions that cover the basics of orthodontic treatment. We encourage you to ask questions as well. At our office, we pride ourselves on educating our patients each step of the way.

• Is there a condition that orthodontics can address?
• Is treatment needed now or should treatment be delayed until further 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?

We will discuss your personalised treatment options, time frames and financial arrangements. We insist that our patients leave the office with a clear understanding of their specific needs, what the treatment will consist of and how long it will take. Also, we will answer any additional questions.