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Your First Visit
Get ready for an exciting adventure in the world of orthodontics!
From the time you arrive at Dr. Panucci's office for this hour long
appointment, you will realize that CARING is the key word of the
day. At our office we pride ourselves on educating our patients
each step of the way, and you will leave our office with a full
understanding of the amazing possibilities available in this field
of dentistry.
You will be greeted in the reception area and taken on a tour of our
new facility. Next, an X-ray will be taken to assist Dr. Panucci
with her diagnosis. A series of photos will be taken with our
digital imaging system for viewing during your consultation.
Customized Care
Your personalized treatment plan will be presented visually on
computer with our Consult Program, thus ensuring your understanding
of the Doctor's recommendations.
Payment Options
We offer three payment options (including a no-interest, monthly
payment plan) designed to suit different budgets. Cost of treatment
is based on severity of the patient's problem, as well as the
quality of care patients receive in our office. This will also be
discussed at the consultation appointment prior to initiating any
treatment, thus making the most of the valuable time you have set
aside from your busy schedule to meet with us. Dr. Panucci has
set aside one hour for your visit with NO FEE for this initial
consultation. So that we may continue offering this as a COURTESY
visit, please contact the office at least 24 hours in advance should
you need to reschedule.
Insurance
Insurance coverage will be confirmed upon arrival at the office to
help you determine available benefits. Assignment of benefits to us
is available in most instances, and we will bill your company as a
courtesy to you. We will help in every way we can in filing your
claim and handling insurance questions from our office on your behalf.
Fees
In an effort to keep orthodontic fees down while maintaining the
highest level of professional care, we have established this
financial policy:
- If payment is made in full at the onset of treatment, we 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 your
insurance benefit.)
- For your convenience, we accept payment by VISA, Mastercard, and
Discover.
- In cases of serious delinquency, treatment will be placed on a
maintenance level, until financial arrangements are made. We will
make every effort to accommodate patients with temporary difficulties.
Regular Appointments
The appointment when you get your initial appliances (braces,
expanders, etc.) usually takes 40 to 60 minutes. You will then see
us at regular intervals 8 to 10 weeks apart for adjustments (which
takes 20 to 40 minutes). 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.
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