First Visit
First Visit | Getting Started with Braces | New Patient Forms
First Visit
We are always excited about meeting new patients during their first visit to our office. We understand each person has different needs and expectations, and we will work with you individually to create a treatment plan personalized specifically for you.
Renee, our scheduling coordinator, and Ivonne, our treatment coordinator, will cordially greet you when you walk into our office. They will help you fill out any necessary paperwork in order to check in, and then escort you and your child to a consultation room for your first visit with Dr. Walton.
Your initial visit will comprise of a thorough exam and a discussion of possible treatment options. This important visit will give us information about your orthodontic needs. We will take a series of digital x-rays and digital photographs during your first visit, which will help Dr. Walton make an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.
During the initial examination for each patient, Dr. Walton 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?
- Do any permanent teeth need to be removed?
- How long will treatment take?
- How much will it cost?
- What are my payment options?
While we can often answer these general questions about treatment during the initial examination, we will address specific areas after careful analysis of the diagnostic records. We feel it is important to analyze each patient's specific needs, because in-depth planning leads to superior results and higher patient satisfaction.
We will then schedule a consultation visit to discuss treatment options, time frames and financial arrangements. 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. Also, we are more than happy to answer any additional 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 a more accurate estimate of your costs.
Getting Started with Braces
When Dr. Walton determines orthodontic treatment is ready to begin, he will recommend that additional diagnostic information be taken such as an additional x-ray and impressions of your teeth.
This can be done, for your convenience, at your first visit if it time for you to begin treatment. Dr. Walton uses this additional information to accurately diagnose and create a personalized treatment plan that will provide you with the best results.
It will take up to two hours to have your braces placed on your teeth. Adjustment visits are usually scheduled every 6-10 weeks. We understand how busy you and your family are and will try our best to accommodate your scheduling needs, but missing some school/work should be expected during your orthodontic treatment.
New Patient Forms
To help us with our charts, please download and print the necessary form, fill it out and bring it to the first appointment.
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