Your First Visit

Your First

Orthodontic Visit

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 45-minute visit will give us insight into your orthodontic needs. We know your time is valuable, so to expedite treatment, we may also reserve time following the exam for diagnostic records. The records include X-rays, photos and impressions for study models and are necessary for developing the appropriate treatment plan. This additional appointment will last approximately 30 minutes.

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?
Have you had any panoramic X-rays taken within the past six months?

What treatment procedures will be used to correct the problem?
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:

hands holding tooth icon | Best care for you teeth with our orthodontist in Morganton NC

Treatment Options

Clock with arrows icon | Best orthodontist | View our hours in Hickory NC

Time Frames

Financing and insurances | Best orthodontist in Hickory NC

Financial Arrangements

We insist that our patients leave the office with a clear understanding of their specific needs, what the treatment will consist of and how long it will take. If you have orthodontic insurance, bring your insurance card. By providing this information at the first visit, we will be able to give you an estimate of your cost. Just give us a call us at 828-433-1242 in Morganton or 828-322-1250 in Hickory with any additional questions or to schedule your first visit!