Your First Visit

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Your initial visit to our office gives us the opportunity to discuss the many possibilities and alternatives of orthodontic treatment. Dr. Bayer or Dr. Curtis will examine your teeth, the surrounding tissue, your jaw joints, facial profile, growth patterns, and your smile line. We will review your dental history and answer any questions you may have.

At the end of this visit, you will know what orthodontic problems you have and how they can be corrected, the estimated treatment time needed and the projected costs.

Records

Diagnostic records are made to determine the best course of treatment. Complete diagnostic records typically include plaster models of the teeth, photos of the face and teeth, and xrays of the teeth. This information is used to create a custom treatment plan for each patient.

Regular Appointments

Quality treatment in a patient-centered environment is the primary goal of our team. To achieve this it is impossible to see every patient at the time they may desire. Our schedule has been designed for the convenience of our patients with some very specific objectives:

1. To accommodate patients at their scheduled time
   
2. To allow personal communication throughout treatment
   
3. To minimize excessive time away from school and/or work.

Space-Age Technology

Current orthodontic systems no longer require adjustments every 3 to 5 weeks because of the advancements in research and technology. High technology, lower friction braces and thermal active wires have revolutionized orthodontic treatment, resulting in fewer adjustment appointments and a shorter time in braces. We are pleased to offer this space-age technology to you. The entire staff is committed to continuously improving patient treatment procedures with the latest proven resources and knowledge.

Appointment Reminders

You will be reminded of your appointments by telephone via our automated, computerized "Housecalls" system. Patients and/or parents may also access their appointment or financial information via our web site via our interactive web site. Thus, you have a 24-hours a day, 7 days a week secretary in our office.

Payment Options

Our office works with you in every way to make orthodontic treatment easy for everyone. We offer many payment plans that can include the down payment, in-house financing, discounts for second child's treatment, and discounts for payment in full. Our treatment coordinator works with the family to make the most feasible payment plan. For your convenience, we accept payment by Visa, Mastercard, or Discover Card. Payments may be made online.

Insurance

If you have orthodontic insurance, we will take care of all the necessary paperwork for you. Please submit the necessary insurance information in the "new-patient form" section so we can determine, prior to your first office visit, your eligibility and the amount of coverage you have.