 Your
First Visit
At your first visit to Kapit Orthodontics, an evaluation is
made to determine if orthodontic treatment is needed and if so
when
it should be started. If treatment is indicated, then a second
appointment will be set up to take complete orthodontic records.
If it is determined braces will be needed but starting treatment
should be delayed we will place you on a recall system to re-evaluate
in 3-6 months.
Records appointment
Diagnostic records are made 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.
Consultation
After Dr. Kapit has evaluated your diagnostic information,
we discuss your treatment with you in detail, including the cost
for your particular case.
Regular Appointments
The appointment when you get your appliances (braces, expanders,
etc.) usually takes from one to two hours. You'll then see us
at regular intervals four to eight weeks apart for an adjustment, which
takes 10 to 20 minutes. Our regular office hours are Monday to
Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5 PM. Patients are seen by appointment
only. 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 immediately. Cancel only if
it is an emergency. It is difficult to reschedule you since most
appointments are made four to eight weeks in advance.
Payment & Office Policies
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 accept assignment from most insurance
plans, and file the necessary papers to the insurance company.
We work hard to make orthodontics available and affordable to
everyone.
Fees
In an effort to keep orthodontic fees down while maintaining
the highest level of professional care, we have established this
financial policy:
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If full payment is made at the onset of treatment, we will offer
a fee discount. (If you have insurance, we will offer a discount
for payment of your portion of the fee that will not be covered
by insurance.)
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To fit your individual needs, financial arrangements can be made
to extend your payments over a period of months.
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For your convenience, we accept payment by American Express, Visa and MasterCard.
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In cases of serious delinquency, treatment will be discontinued,
although we will make every effort to accommodate patients with
temporary difficulties.
Getting Started
All patients must have had a complete dental check-up and clearance
within six months of starting orthodontic treatment.
Scheduling
We are all aware that the less school missed the better. Therefore,
the only appointments that are absolutely necessary to be scheduled
in the morning are the initial bonding and, if necessary, broken-brace repairs. No broken bracket or brace will be fixed at a
regular orthodontic check-up.
Missed Appointments
Keeping appointments is very important. If you miss appointments
there is the possibility that control of the case will be lost
and the correction that was hoped for will not be accomplished.
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. The balance will be arranged for you to pay (see above).
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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