Your First Visit
At the first visit to the orthodontist, 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 in tracking the progress of treatment
as the teeth move under orthodontic care.
Your Second Visit
At your second visit, Dr. Billings will meet with you and will complete a thorough orthodontic examination and give his recommendations for treatment.
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, including a no-down-payment option. 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. (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, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.
- Please visit
http://www.capitalonehealthcarefinance.com/orthodontics/
to learn more about options for orthodontic treatment financing.
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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