Orthodontist Serving Edmond and Clinton, OK

We are always excited about meeting new patients during their first visit to our office. Your initial appointment will consist of a thorough examination and a discussion of potential treatment options. This important visit will give us insight into your orthodontic needs. We know your time is valuable, so to be able to accurately evaluate yours or your child’s orthodontic problems, we will take digital records prior to the examination. These records include X-rays and photos. Occasionally, impressions for study models are necessary for developing the appropriate treatment plan and may be taken at the first appointment or later.

During the initial examination for each patient, we will address the following questions that cover the basics of orthodontic treatment. We encourage you to ask questions as well.

• Is there a condition that orthodontics can address?
• Is treatment needed now, or should treatment be delayed until appropriate growth, tooth eruption or other factors have occurred?
• What treatment procedures will be used to correct the problem?
• Do any permanent teeth need to be removed?
• How long will treatment take?
• How much will it cost?
• What are my payment options?

While we can often answer these general questions about treatment during the initial examination, we will address specific areas after careful analysis of the diagnostic records. We feel it is important to analyze each patient's specific needs, because in-depth planning leads to superior results and higher patient satisfaction.

We will then schedule a consultation visit to discuss treatment options, time frames and financial arrangements prior to the start of treatment. We want our patients to leave the office with a clear understanding of their specific needs, what the treatment will consist of and an approximation of how long it will take. Also, we will answer any additional questions.

Please assist us by providing the following information at the time of your first visit:

• Any panoramic X-ray taken within the past six months.
• If you have orthodontic insurance, please provide it to us when scheduling consultation. By providing this information prior to the first visit, we will be able to give you an estimate of your benefits and out of pocket costs.

Forms:

• Child Patient Information
• Adult Patient Information
• Attending Dentist's Statement