Schedule Your First Appointment
To get started, you will need to book a consultation with our team so that we can assess your orthodontic condition and discuss your needs and goals with you. From there, we'll develop a plan for your orthodontic treatment.
Fill Out the New Patient Form
Now that your initial consultation has been booked, you will need to fill out our Dental & Medical Health History Form. We invite you to fill out the form online in advance of your first appointment.
The Consultation Process
The initial consultation process usually takes about an hour to complete, and will be led by one of our treatment coordinators. We look forward to meeting you!
Arrive & Get Settled
Before leaving home, ensure that your teeth have been thoroughly brushed and flossed so that our team can get a clear understanding of your overall oral health.
Aim to arrive 10 minutes early to get settled and complete paperwork. Upon arrival, please check in with our front reception team. They will let the orthodontist know that you have arrived.
While you wait, you can relax in our comfortable reception room and enjoy some refreshments.
When it is time for your appointment, we will show you to a private and comfortable consultation room where you will be introduced to your orthodontist.
Assessment & Diagnostic Imaging
We will start the consultation by talking to you about your concerns and what you would like to achieve through treatment.
Next, we will conduct a thorough oral examination. This will include some imaging to get a comprehensive picture of your dental health. We will create a 3D digital image of your teeth using our iTero™ scanner, which we can use down the road to create your orthodontic appliance.
We can also use the iTero scanner to perform a digital outcome simulation for you, so you can see how your results may look at the end of treatment!
Customized Treatment Plan
At this point in the process, you will meet with our treatment coordinator to discuss your health history. Our treatment coordination will review with you the recommendations of Dr. Louie and Dr. Moonen, outlining any orthodontic issues that should be treated and discussing treatment options.
Based on findings from the exam and results of the imaging, our orthodontist will diagnose your condition and develop a customized treatment plan to resolve it and meet your goals. Our treatment coordinator will review this plan with you, and our orthodontist will go over the finer points with you as well.
Your personalized plan will include treatment recommendations, a projected timeline for treatment completion, and an appointment schedule.
We will also discuss a payment plan for your treatment. This will include looking into any insurance coverage you may have and detailing your payment plan if you would like to take advantage of that option.
Next Steps
To close off the appointment, we will talk to you about immediate next steps to get your treatment plan rolling, and schedule your next appointment(s).
We will also be more than happy to answer any question you have and provide you with advice, guidance, and support – both during your consultation and throughout your entire orthodontic journey.
We love talking about teeth and will take any opportunity to do so! But more importantly, we know that patients who are fully informed about their treatment and understand its ins and outs have the best success, and that's our goal for you!
