Your First Visit to the Orthodontist
Dr. Eberle and her team are always excited about meeting child, teen and adult orthodontic patients during their first visit to our Cherry Creek office in Denver. Your initial appointment will consist of a tour of the office, a thorough examination, a discussion of potential treatment options, and a review of financial arrangements. This important one hour visit will give us insight into your orthodontic needs. We know your time is valuable, so to expedite treatment, we may also reserve time following the exam for diagnostic records. The records include X-rays, photos and impressions for study models and are necessary for developing the appropriate treatment plan.
Orthodontic Treatment Basics
During the initial examination for each patient, we will address the following questions that cover the basics of orthodontic treatment. We encourage you to ask questions as well.
- Is there a condition that orthodontics can address?
- Is treatment needed now or should treatment be delayed until appropriate growth, tooth eruption or other factors have occurred?
- What treatment procedures will be used to correct the problem?
- Are you interested in traditional braces or invisible braces, including ceramic (clear) braces, Invisalign, and Incognito?
- Do any permanent teeth need to be removed?
- How long will treatment take?
- How much will it cost?
- What are my payment options?
While Dr. Eberle can often answer these general questions about treatment during the initial examination, she will address specific areas after careful analysis of the diagnostic records. Dr. Eberle feels it is important to analyze each patient's specific needs individually, because in-depth planning leads to superior results and higher patient satisfaction.
We insist that our patients leave the office with a clear understanding of their specific needs, what the treatment will consist of, and how long it will take. We encourage questions from both patients and parents, and as such, provide ample time to answer these questions.
Please assist us by providing the following information at the time of your first visit:
- Any panoramic X-ray taken within the past six months.
- If you have orthodontic insurance, bring your insurance card. By providing this information at the first visit, we will be able to give you an estimate of your costs.
Request an appointment or contact us for a complimentary consultation with our team.