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Your First Visit

As a courtesy to you and your dentist, there is NO CHARGE for this initial visit and you are under no obligation to continue with any other appointments.

On your first visit to our office, you will be greeted by our new patient coordinator. She'll go over your medical/dental history questionnaire and speak with you in depth about what your goals are. Digital photographs will be taken to allow you to see in more detail your teeth in alignment and your bite.

Dr. Meritt will then do a complete orthodontic evaluation and based on this clinical exam, will make a diagnosis and recommend treatment if indicated.

This appointment takes approximately 45 minutes. The digital photographs, diagnosis/treatment recommendations and menu of payment options will be provided in a take-home folder allowing the parent not present at the first visit to view them at home.

What Do We Do To Get Started?

Please help us be prepared for your first appointment by completing this Patient Information and Medical History form. Download a form below to your computer, print it out, complete the form, and bring it with you to your first appointment. If you're unable to read PDF files, you can download Acrobat Reader free from Adobe.
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Fees

The treatment fee depends on the severity of the patient’s problem. You will be able to discuss fees and payment options with our financial coordinator at this visit. We offer several payment options to suit different budgets. We also accept assignment from most insurance plans and will file the necessary paperwork for you.

Costs

We work hard to make orthodontic treatment affordable. In an effort to keep costs
down while maintaining the highest level of patient care, we have established the
following policies:
  • If payment is made in full at the start of treatment, we will offer a discount ( if you have insurance, this applies to the portion of the fee not covered by insurance).

  • Payments may be extended over a period of months with no interest.

  • We even offer a no money down option with third party financing.

  • For your convenience, we accept payment by VISA, MASTERCARD and
    DISCOVER CARD.
 


 
1901 NW Military Hwy. Suite #110 San Antonio, TX 78213. Tel. (210) 344- 9715 Fax. (210) 344- 9716