Your First Visit
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First Visit
During your first visit to our office, we will examine you to determine whether you are a suitable candidate for orthodontic treatment. The examination may require X-rays to diagnose your orthodontic needs properly.
If Dr. Taylor feels you are ready for orthodontic treatment, we will set up an appointment to obtain complete orthodontic records. 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 for tracking the progress of treatment as the teeth move under orthodontic care.
Consultation
After Dr. Taylor 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 one to two hours. You’ll then see us at regular intervals four to six weeks apart for an adjustment, which takes 10 to 15 minutes.
Our regular office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. 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.
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PAYMENT & POLICIES
Cost
The cost of treatment depends on the severity of the patient’s condition. 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.
- 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, and Discover.
- In cases of serious delinquency, we send the bill to a collection agency, although we will make every effort to accommodate patients who have 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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Hours:
Monday: 8am – 4:45pm
Tuesday: 8am - 4:45pm
Wednesday: 8am – 4:45pm
Thursday: 8am – 4:45pm
Friday: 8am – 12:00pm
Saturdays: Closed
Sundays: Closed
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