First
Visit
At your first visit, Dr. Sherman
will review your medical and dental history.
He will then complete a comprehensive oral
examination to determine your orthodontic
needs. He may then recommend that:
- Treatment is needed now.
- Treatment is not needed at all.
- Treatment will be needed, but the timing
is such that it should be delayed until
appropriate growth, tooth eruption or
other factors are most ideal.
If a patient is not ready
for orthodontic treatment, he or she will
be placed on recall and will be contacted
to return to the office at the appropriate
time.
If treatment is needed, Dr.
Sherman will recommend we take a set of orthodontic
records in order to start the treatment process.
Orthodontic Records
Orthodontic records consist of X-rays
of the head, teeth and jaws, photographs of
the face and teeth and study models. The X-rays,
photographs and study models are taken in
our office by one of our certified dental
assistants.
Dr. Sherman will then review
your records and formulate the appropriate
treatment plan, which he will present to you
at the follow-up consultation appointment.
Consultation Appointment
At the consultation appointment, Dr. Sherman
will review the results of your diagnostic
records and discuss the recommended treatment
plan for your case. He will review the approximate
length of treatment and the specific orthodontic
appliances he intends to use to achieve your
perfect smile. Dr. Sherman will also take
the time to discuss the importance of patient
compliance in achieving a successful outcome,
and he will answer any questions you may have
regarding the proposed treatment.
Lastly, our financial coordinator
will discuss with you the orthodontic fee
and will work out a payment arrangement suitable
to your family's budget. If applicable, we
will gladly coordinate for you the dental
insurance process to ensure you receive all
your entitled benefits.
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