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What to Expect
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Your First Visit
During your first visit to Hoch Orthodontics, a
new patient exam takes place. This is typically a
short appointment to evaluate the patient’s teeth
and need for orthodontic care.
If it is determined that orthodontics are needed,
then diagnostic records are taken to determine the
best course of treatment. Complete diagnostic
records typically include a medical/dental
history, clinical examination, 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.
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Please download
and complete this new patient form before coming
to our office.
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Consultation
After the doctor has evaluated your records, we
discuss your treatment with you in detail,
including the cost for your particular case.
Getting Your Braces On
After the consultation, you are ready for your
appliances (braces, retainers, expanders, etc.).
This usually takes an hour to an hour and a half.
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Our regular office hours are Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday, Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:15
PM to 6:00 PM. We are also open one Saturday per
month.
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Regular Appointments
Once the appliances are on, you will then see us
at regular intervals 4 to 6 weeks apart for an
adjustment, which takes 15 to 30 minutes.
Patients are seen by appointment only, except for
emergencies. 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 as soon as possible. Cancel only
if it is an emergency. It is difficult to
reschedule you since most appointments are made 4
to 6 weeks in advance.
Also, if you know that something is broken, please
notify the office as soon as possible so that we
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Cost
The cost of treatment depends on the severity of the patient's problem. You will
be able to discuss fees and payment options before treatment begins. We have
payment plans to suit different budgets. We also accept several PPO plans, and
file the necessary papers to the insurance company. We work hard to make
orthodontics affordable.
Fees
In an effort to keep orthodontic fees down while maintaining the highest level
of professional care, we have established this financial policy:
• 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 and MASTERCARD.
• In cases of serious delinquency, treatment will be discontinued, although we
will make every effort to accommodate patients with temporary difficulties. |
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Insurance
If you have insurance, we will help you determine
the coverage you have available. Professional
care is provided to you, our patient, and not to
an insurance company. Thus, the insurance company
is responsible to the patient and the patient is
responsible to the doctor. 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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