Frequently Asked Questions
Service Beyond Expectations
Janna is your treatment coordinator and can help with all matters regarding insurance and financials, including coordination of benefits, submitting estimates and direct billing.
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On average, the ideal age for first visit is 7 years old. Some children may need to be seen earlier. If your child is older than 7, it’s not too late.
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At the first orthodontic visit, after taking photographs and completing a clinical exam (taking a look in the mouth and at the face), we will be able to outline your child’s orthodontic status. For example, everything is as expected and no treatment is recommended at this time. Or, if we do spot some concerns, then we will inform you. Such as, your child has a narrow palate which will benefit from palatal expansion (now or later).
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We follow the principle of ALARA (as low as reasonably allowable) by using a digital x-ray machine to take a very low dose panoramic radiograph to capture the complete picture and give you a thorough explanation of your orthodontic status. Then only if you are ready to start treatment will we take the necessary additional radiographs.
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We will send you for a 3D xray if there is a clinical condition that warrants the need for this supplementary imaging (ie. tooth stuck in palate)
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Come in for a visit and we can go through the specifics of your smile
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We will be able to give you an estimate at your consultation. Typically,
Early treatment ranges from 6-12 months.
Full treatment ranges from 12-24 months.
Limited treatment ranges from 4-12 months.
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If you still have primary (baby) teeth and early treatment is not recommended, then once a year.
If you need early treatment, then every 4 to 8 weeks
If you need full treatment, then every 8-12 weeks in the early stages; every 6-8 weeks in the middle stages and every 3-6 weeks in the finishing stages.
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Typically range from 1000-4000*
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Typically range from 5000-10000*
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Typically range from 5000-10000*
*Yes we realize those are wide ranges. At your consultation, we will give you the fee specific to your options.
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The very first time teeth move, you will feel something. This feeling differs for each person. It is commonly reported that “my mouth feels achy.” At subsequent visits, the discomfort will typically be less than the first visit. Our goal is to make your visits as comfortable as possible.
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As a guideline, you will need to wear retainers at night time, every night, for as long as you want to maintain the alignment of your teeth. Retainer wear may need to be more (all day and all night) for a period immediately after appliances or braces are off.
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Ask them for a referral or recommendation to an orthodontist or contact Kindred Orthodontics directly.
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No referral is necessary. Although we love it when your dentist sends us a referral so both you and I get a heads-up on what we may discuss.
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We offer flexible interest-free payment plans.
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Each private dental insurance plan is unique. With your permission, we can call your insurance provider to get information on whether orthodontic treatment is covered (amount, age limits etc). We will provide a pre-determination form and assist you in any way we can, including direct billing.
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Haha, you may have read this somewhere…come in for a visit and we can go through the specifics of your smile
