At the first visit with Dr. Burns, photographs will be taken of your teeth and face to determine the best course of treatment. Complete diagnostic records will be taken at a later visit to help develop your treatment plan. These records typically include a plaster study models of the teeth, photos of the patient's face and teeth, and X-rays. This information is used to develop a custom treatment plan for each patient. These records are also helpful in tracking the progress of treatment as the teeth move under orthodontic care.
After Dr. Burns has evaluated your records, we will discuss your treatment plan with you in detail, including the cost for your particular case.
The appointment when you get your appliances (braces, expanders, etc.) usually takes from one to two hours. You'll then see us at regular intervals 4 to 6 weeks apart for an adjustment, which takes 20 to 40 minutes. Our regular office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 AM to 6 PM. Saturday appointments are also available, except during summer months. Patients are seen by appointment only. We make every effort to be on time for our patients, and ask that you extend the same courtesy to us. If you cannot keep an appointment, please notify us immediately. Cancel appointments only if it is an emergency. It is difficult to reschedule you since most appointments are made 6 to 8 weeks in advance.
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Please help us be prepared for your first appointment by completing this Patient Information and Medical History form. Download the form below (in either Word or PDF format), print it out, complete the form and bring it with you to your first appointment.
Patient Form: Word
Patient Form: PDF
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The cost of treatment depends on the severity of the patient's case. You will be able to discuss fees and payment options before treatment begins. We have payment plans to suit different budgets. We are happy to file the necessary claims to the insurance company on your behalf. We work hard to make orthodontics affordable.
In an effort to keep orthodontic fees down while maintaining the highest level of professional care, we have established this financial policy:
- If full payment is made at the onset of treatment, we will offer a bookkeeping courtesy.
- To fit your individual needs, financial arrangements can be made to extend your payments over a period of months.
- For your convenience, we accept payment by VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, and AMERICAN EXPRESS.
- In cases of serious delinquency, treatment will be discontinued, although we will make every effort to accommodate patients with temporary difficulties.
If you have insurance, we will help you to determine the coverage you have available.The insurance benefits will go to you. We will help in every way we can in filing your claim and handling insurance questions from our office on your behalf.
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Your First Visit