We would like to welcome you to our office. We look forward to meeting you. Our introduction will help you become familiar with our office.

Initial visit for records and consultation are done at no cost to you.

• Once the initial appointment has been scheduled, you will receive a welcome package via mail service.
• This package will include paperwork that should be filled out and brought with you to your appointment.
• Upon arriving at the office, please sign in at the front desk and leave your paperwork with a receptionist. The initial consultation usually lasts about one hour.

• After check in,you will be greeted by one of our treatment coordinators who will guide you through your first appointment.
• Our treatment coordinator will take a set of orthodontic records that includes 8 photos and 2 x-rays. This series of digital photographs will be downloaded into your profile for further discussion.
• Diagnostic records are needed for detailed treatment planning and disclosure. This includes orthodontic models and specific x-rays of teeth, facial bones and jaws for each individual case. The information is required for study and treatment planning.
• The clinical examination with the orthodontist discloses visual findings, and is a venue for open-discussion and our treatment recommendation. The treatment coordinator is able to facilitate any communication required. The doctor and treatment coordinator will discuss the treatment plan with you in detail, including if orthodontic treatment is needed, what appliances would best be used, and how long treatment would take.

• The consultation appointment provides comprehensive information on your treatment including options, finances and estimated completion time. You will have all of the information you need at the end of the initial consultation to make a decision regarding orthodontic treatment for you or your child. We are here to answer any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Orthodontic treatment is a team effort; your treatment will progress more favorable when you understand how and why things are done.
• We hope this gives you an overview of what to expect on your first few visits. After the consultation you will be on your way to a new smile and healthy bite. Thank you for choosing us and letting us serve your family's orthodontic needs. We will have the opportunity to get to know each other over the course of your treatment and look forward to ensuring the time you spend with us is enjoyable and meets your expectations.
• At the end of your initial consultation, our treament coordinator will sign you up for T.Link, an internet-based system that allows you to view the orthodontic records taken at your visit, receive e-mail appointment reminders, view future appointments, review your account balance, and make payments online to our office.