APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING INFORMATION

Most people seeking orthodontic treatment have other important obligations during the day, usually involved with work or school. We have devoted considerable time and effort into designing our scheduling system so that it is a win/win situation for you the patient as well as for our practice.

First, we want to see you on time for each of your appointments. Second, we want to have adequate time during each appointment to perform the necessary procedures scheduled for that day. Third, we wish to answer any questions you may have and update your treatment progress. 

Our goal is to treat patients using the most efficient means possible to achieve the optimal treatment outcome in the shortest amount of treatment time. In order to reach the goals we have set for our scheduling system, we have developed the following guidelines for your information: 

•We make every effort to stay on schedule as we know your time is valuable just as ours is.

•It will be necessary to schedule appointments during school or work hours.

•Because the schedule is carefully arranged, your late arrival may pose a problem for those already scheduled that are on time. We, therefore, might need to reschedule your appointment or simply complete a partial adjustment at that time.

•Some appointments are blissfully short. During your treatment there will be times when adjustments can be done quickly even when they are very technical.

•If you find you cannot keep an appointment, please call the office at least 48 hours in advance. This is critical. It will give us the opportunity to schedule someone else in that time slot.

•Since we expend much time and effort to utilize treatment techniques that save you time and reduce the frequency of visits, each appointment is extremely important.

•We try to see emergency appointments as soon as possible. We understand that repairs may be required at certain times. Please call and schedule an appointment rather than just dropping in.

•Please realize that missed appointments or numerous appointment changes or delays most definitely extend treatment time and may result in damage to teeth and gums due to a lack of supervision of the braces and associated tooth movement.