| Q. |
Will
my Insurance cover orthodontics?
|
| |
A. |
Each
plan varies and it is up to the individual to call their Insurance
Company or their place of employment to find out what their
plan covers.
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| Q. |
Will
my Insurance Company make the payment to the office? |
| |
A. |
You
are responsible for the payments and the Insurance Company will
reimburse you. You need to send proof that you have made payment
here to the office.
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| Q. |
Is
there a charge for the first appointment? |
| |
A. |
There
is no charge for the consult.
|
| Q. |
What
is done at the consult? How long does the consult take? |
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A. |
For
a child, height and weight is taken. Their growth is plotted
on a growth chart. The doctor will discuss growth with the parent
and child. An examination of the jaws and teeth is done and
you will be acquainted as much as possible with some probabilities
concerning treatment, time, fee and payment arrangements. The
consultation is approximately 15 minutes.
|
| Q. |
How
long do I have to wear my final retainer? |
| |
A. |
The
first six months, full time. Remove it to eat, then at night.
|
| Q. |
How
long do I have to wear my Headgear? |
| |
A. |
That
is up to you. If you wear it faithfully in the beginning you
will have good progress and your wearing time will be shorter
than if you wore it a minimum length of time in 24 hours.
|
| Q. |
How
much would braces cost? |
| |
A. |
It
is best to come for a consult. There is no cost for the initial
consultation. Cost varies according to treatment.
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| Q. |
What
age is best for a child to start orthodontic treatment? |
| |
A. |
It
varies according to the child and problem. It is always best
to come in for a consultation appointment. If it is too early
the doctor would put the child on a Recall. The child's growth
would be monitored. |
