Office Policies

Your First Visit
At the first visit to our office, a treatment consultation is completed.  Dr. Ryan talks with you about your main concerns regarding your teeth, any dentist concerns, and any pertinent medical/dental history concerns.  She uses a mirror to look at your teeth and bite, then she discusses any recommendations that she has as well as when the best time would be to proceed with orthodontic treatment.  If treatment is recommended, the treatment coordinator will then discuss appointments necessary to get started and the financials regarding treatment costs.

Records
Diagnostic records are made at the second visit. Records are used to determine the best course of treatment. Complete diagnostic records typically include plaster study models of your teeth, photos of your face and teeth, as well as X-rays. This information is then used to develop a custom treatment plan for you. These records are also helpful in tracking the progress of treatment as the teeth move while under orthodontic care.		 Dr. Ryan working in our clinic
 

Regular Appointments
The appointment when you get your appliances (braces, expander, etc.) usually takes from one and a half to two hours. You'll then see us at regular intervals every 6 to 8 weeks for an adjustment, which takes 15 to 30 minutes. Our regular office hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 5 PM. Patients are seen by appointment only.

Health History Forms

Please complete the forms below and bring to your appointment.
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. Please cancel only if it is an emergency. It is sometimes difficult to reschedule you since most appointments are made 6 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, including a no-down-payment option. We also accept assignment from most insurance plans and we will 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. Our office works with both CareCredit & OrthoBanc.
  • For your convenience, we accept payment by VISA and MASTERCARD.
  • In cases of serious delinquency, treatment may 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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