What to Expect

Your Second Visit — Diagnostic Records

If treatment is needed, diagnostic records will be taken to enable Dr. Markham to study the problems and determine the ideal corrective treatment. This is typically done during an appointment after your initial visit. Diagnostic records include a 3D scan of your teeth, photos of the patient's face and teeth, X-rays, and in some instances plaster study models of the teeth. This information will be used to develop a custom treatment plan. These records are also helpful in tracking the progress of treatment as the teeth move under orthodontic care.

Consultation & Start of Treatment

After the doctor has evaluated your records, we discuss your treatment with you in detail at your appointment when your braces or clear aligners are placed. This appointment is roughly 60 to 90 minutes. After that, you will then typically see us at regular intervals four to eight weeks apart for an adjustment, which typically takes 20 to 30 minutes.

Cost

The cost of treatment depends on the severity of the patient's problem. You will be able to discuss fees and payment options on your first visit. We have payment plans to suit different budgets. We also accept assignment from most insurance plans and file the necessary papers with the insurance companies. We work hard to make orthodontics affordable.

Insurance

If you have insurance, we will help you to determine the coverage you have available. We ask that you assign your insurance benefit to us. You will then pay the difference between the fee and what insurance covers. We will help in every way we can in filing your claim and handling insurance questions from our office on your behalf.