Have any questions for our team about our orthodontic services? Check out our answers to a few particularly common inquiries below. If there’s anything else you want to ask, please give us a call.
How Do I Find the Best Place to Get Orthodontic Work Done?
Simply finding an orthodontic practice in your area isn’t too difficult; all you need to do is type “orthodontist
near me” into Google. However, determining which practice is truly the best fit for you involves clearly defining
what it is you’re looking for.
It often helps to make a list of the traits that you want from an orthodontic practice so that you can specifically
search for one that meets those criteria. These traits may include:
- Being willing to accept your dental insurance plan (or offering other options for making the cost of orthodontic
care more manageable).
- Having an office location that you can get to easily from your place of residence.
- Offering specific kinds of orthodontic services that fit your needs (such as clear ceramic braces for patients
that want a more image-friendly alternative to traditional metal braces).
Upon finding an orthodontic practice that seems suitable for you and your family, it’s a good idea to check what
sort of feedback they’ve received from their patients by reading reviews on Google.
How Much Does Orthodontic Treatment Cost?
The overall cost of orthodontic treatment can vary from patient to patient. There are several factors that can end
up influencing the amount you end up paying, such as:
- The type of orthodontic treatment you choose.
- The severity of your alignment or bite issues.
- The overall length of the treatment.
We can discuss the likely cost of your orthodontic treatment in more detail during your initial consultation. Rest
assured that we’ll always strive to be transparent when it comes to the financial aspect of your care.
What Level of Education is Required to Be an Orthodontist?
Becoming an orthodontist involves many years of study. The first step is earning a bachelor’s degree; after that,
one must enroll in dental school and complete four years of classroom and hands-on learning.
Upon graduating from dental school and earning a dental degree, aspiring orthodontists must complete an
orthodontics residency, which involves another two to three years of learning. After all the educational
prerequisites have been met, an orthodontist license can be earned.
What Do You Do If You Can’t Afford an Orthodontist?
Correcting crooked teeth and uneven bites can go a long way toward improving your quality of life, so orthodontic
treatment is often well worth the investment. To make it easier to fit the cost of your care into your budget, our
team is happy to offer the following financial options:
- We accept a variety of dental insurance plans.
- We accept monthly payments with no interest over the treatment time.
- We offer multi-family member discounts.
- We can help you apply for third-party financing through CareCredit.
If you’re interested in learning more about these options, feel free to reach out to our team.