Your First Visit

Consultation

We are always excited about meeting new patients during their first visit to our office. When you arrive at our office for your first visit, you will be greeted by our treatment coordinator, who will assist you with filling out patient forms and give you a brief tour of our office. We will then take a panoramic X-ray and diagnostic photographs of you or your child.

Dr. Nizam will then meet with you in our consultation room where she will address the following questions that covers the basics of orthodontic treatment. We encourage you to ask questions as well.

• Is this a condition that orthodontics can address?
• Is treatment needed now or should treatment be delayed until appropriate growth, tooth eruption or other factors have occurred?
• What treatment procedures will be used to correct the problem?
• Do any permanent teeth need to be removed?
• How long will treatment take?
• How much will it cost?
• What are the payment options?

This important 40-50 minute visit will give us insight into your orthodontic needs. At this stage, if you feel comfortable with the treatment options given to you, we will proceed with taking additional diagnostic records, such as impression of your teeth, cephalometric x-ray and additional pictures if required. If however, you feel that you need more time to think about the options or discuss with family members, we will gladly book you another diagnostic records appointment at a later more convenient date and time.

While we can often answer most general questions about treatment during the initial consultation, we will address specific questions and concerns after careful analysis of the diagnostic records.

Preparation Prior to your First Appointment

For your convenience, we have New Patient Forms available to download on our website that you may fill out and have ready with you for your visit. You can also fax your forms to (403) 457-4300. If you have insurance coverage, it would also be ideal to have your necessary paperwork ready with you, so we may assist you in receiving your benefits.

Please assist us by providing the following information at the time of your first visit:

• Any panoramic X-ray taken within the past six months.
• If you have orthodontic insurance, bring your insurance card. By providing this information at the first visit, we will be able to give you the forms that you can submit to your insurance company.

As always, if you have any questions at all, please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.