Your First Visit

We are always excited about meeting our new patients. Our objective is to make your first visit with us pleasant and informative. Your concerns regarding the need for orthodontic treatment are important to us. At your initial consultation, Dr. Leever will discuss your concerns and give his opinion regarding possible orthodontic treatment and alternatives. At this visit, dental health is evaluated and the options of orthodontic treatment are outlined.

In making the decision to begin orthodontic treatment, patients, parents and/or spouses should think of themselves as part of a team with Dr. Leever and his staff. Only full cooperation of the patient allows the orthodontic goals to be achieved in the shortest possible time.
We want you to be able to leave our office with all of your questions answered. Some of the most frequently asked questions are:

• Is orthodontic treatment indicated?
• Is it time for treatment to begin?
• What treatment options are available?
• How long will the treatment last?
• What are the estimated costs?
• What payment plans are available?
• How are insurance claims handled?

Regular Appointments

The appointment when you get your appliances (braces, expanders, etc.) usually takes from one to two hours. You'll then see us at regular intervals four to eight weeks apart for an adjustment, which takes twenty to forty minutes. Patients are seen by appointment only. 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. Cancel only if it is an emergency. It is difficult to reschedule you since most appointments are made four to eight weeks in advance.

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Payment & Office Policies

Cost
The cost of treatment depends on the severity of the patient's problem. You will be able to discuss fees and payment options before treatment begins. We have payment plans to suit different budgets. We also accept assignment from most insurance plans, and file the necessary papers to the insurance company. We work hard to make orthodontics affordable.

Fees
In an effort to keep orthodontic fees down while maintaining the highest level of professional care, we have established this financial policy:

• If full payment is made at the onset of treatment, we will offer a fee discount.
• To fit your individual needs, financial arrangements can be made to extend your payments over a period of months.
• For your convenience, we accept payment by Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.
• In cases of serious delinquency, treatment will be discontinued, although we will make every effort to accommodate patients with temporary difficulties.

Insurance
If you have insurance, we will help you to determine the coverage you have available. We ask that you assign your insurance benefit to us. The balance will be arranged for you to pay (see above). Professional care is provided to you, our patient, and not to an insurance company. Thus, the insurance company is responsible to the patient and the patient is responsible to the doctor. We will help in every way we can in filing your claim and handling insurance questions from our office on your behalf.

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