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Your First Visit
In order to treat each individual to his/her unique bite and facial 
features, the first visit to our office consists of a one-on-one visit
with Dr. Lovrovich. This is the time when certain questions can begin to
be answered. Questions such as: Is the problem dental, skeletal, or
both? Is the jaw joint (TMJ) affected by the problem? What types of
treatment are available and applicable? When should treatment begin? How
long will treatment take? How much will treatment cost? What type of
financing is available?
As a courtesy to you and your dentist, there is no fee charged for this
initial visit and you are under no obligation to continue with any other
appointments.
Consultation
After the doctor has evaluated your records, we discuss your treatment
with you in detail, including the cost for your particular case.
Regular Appointments The appointment when your initial appliances
(braces, expanders, etc.) are placed usually takes from one to two
hours. After that, you will see us at 4 to 8 week intervals for an
adjustment, which usually takes 20 to 40 minutes. Our regular office
hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We schedule
longer appointments in the morning and shorter appointments after
school. By doing this, we do not reserve an entire afternoon for one or
two patients but rather accommodate as many families as possible for
after-school appointments. If you prefer to come to the office during a
quieter time, please schedule an appointment during school hours. 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. It can be difficult to reschedule since
appointments are made 8 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 have payment plans to suit different budgets, including a
no-down-payment option. We also accept assignment from most insurance
plans, and for your convenience we accept VISA, Mastercard, and
Discover.
Fees
In an effort to keep orthodontic fees down while maintaining the highest
level of professional care, we have established this financial policy:
- 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.)
- 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.
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.
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