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Due to advancements in digital radiology, digital photography, and upgrades in our office technology we no longer need to schedule 3 diagnostic visits to work up your individualized orthodontic treatment plan. Whereas most other offices require 3 visits for the same work up we can accommodate your busy schedule in one.
Upon arrival you will be greeted by our friendly office staff. A set of digital photographs and digital radiographs (x-rays) will be taken. Dr. Wertz will then do a comprehensive orthodontic exam and evaluate the photographs and radiographs. He will be able to discuss all treatment options at this visit including fees and amount of treatment time.
After meeting with Dr. Wertz you will then have the opportunity to discuss your financial needs with MariBeth, our Financial Coordinator. Our practice provides several payment options which she will review with you. We also provide all insurance submissions and pre-determinations so you are fully informed of your insurance benefits before treatment begins. You will have all of the information necessary to go forward with treatment without having to return for any further diagnostic visits. We believe that your time is as valuable as ours.
Scheduling Regular Appointments
When active treatment begins, each patient is seen every 6-8 weeks, and some of these appointments will conflict with work or school schedules. A considerable amount of time and effort has been placed into designing our scheduling system. A well-organized schedule requires both structure and flexibility, but we are willing to work with your school and work hours as much as possible.
We schedule the longer appointments for procedures during the late morning and early afternoon. The shorter appointments for active adjustments and retainer checks are scheduled early morning and late afternoon. This allows us to accommodate as many families as possible for after-school hours. If you prefer to come during a quieter time, please ask to schedule your appointment 9:00am-2:00pm.
Our goal is to see you on time for all appointments; if you arrive late it can pose a problem. In fairness to the other scheduled patients, should you arrive late, we may find it necessary to reschedule your appointment. Missed, broken appointments or numerous appointment changes will inevitably result in extended treatment time.
We have a patent reminder system that automatically calls to remind you of your scheduled appointment time. Please keep in mind that if there is a power outage or computer failure, you may not receive a reminder. For this reason, it is important that you keep your appointment cards.
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