Your First Visit
On your initial visit to our office Dr. Abigail will meet with you and discuss you or your child's orthodontic needs, while addressing any specific questions or concerns you may have. If he recommends treatment, Dr. Abigail will discuss the type of treatment you will need in detail, as well as the length and cost of treatment at no charge to you.
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 4 to 8 weeks apart for an adjustment, which takes 20 to 40 minutes. Our regular office hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 6 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. Cancel only if it is an emergency. It is difficult to reschedule you since most appointments are made 4 to 8 weeks in advance.
Payment & 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 many insurance plans and we will file the necessary papers to the insurance company.
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 and MASTERCARD.
Insurance
If you have insurance, we will help you determine the maximum benefits payable by your insurance plan and file the claim for you.
Forms
Please help us be prepared for your first appointment by completing this patient form. Download the form below (in either Word DOC or Acrobat PDF format) to your computer, print it out, complete the form, and bring it with you to your first appointment.
