Getting Started
Seligman Orthodontics
Your First Orthodontics Visit
Your first appointment is a very dynamic session. We will begin by introducing you to all of our staff including the doctor, we will show you around the office, and make sure you feel at home. We will then gather your personal information and clinical history. You can make streamline the information gathering process by downloading the patient information and health history forms directly from our website, you can then submit them online or bring them filled out to your appointment.
The next step is for one of our team members to go over the orthodontic process with you and present you with a video that covers the multiple steps of evaluation and record taking. Diagnostic records including digital scans, impressions, photographs, and/or x-rays necessary to diagnose and establish an effective comprehensive treatment plan. For most patients, we can diagnose using a digital 3D scan of their mouths and teeth and avoid messy impressions.
Once we have finished gathering records and determining the diagnosis, will present you with a computer simulation of the treatment options we recommend for your case. At this time, we will require your input to determine your aesthetic goals which will be taken into consideration to determine the best treatment plan for you. For our younger patients, we strongly recommend that the child and either all parents or all legal guardians are present for this session since it involves making important decisions.
Virtual Consultation
The next step is for one of our team members to go over the orthodontic process with you and present you with a video that covers the multiple steps of evaluation and record taking. Diagnostic records including digital scans, impressions, photographs, and/or x-rays necessary to diagnose and establish an effective comprehensive treatment plan. For most patients, we can diagnose using a digital 3D scan of their mouths and teeth and avoid messy impressions.
Once we have finished gathering records and determining the diagnosis, will present you with a computer simulation of the treatment options we recommend for your case. At this time, we will require your input to determine your aesthetic goals which will be taken into consideration to determine the best treatment plan for you. For our younger patients, we strongly recommend that the child and either all parents or all legal guardians are present for this session since it involves making important decisions.
Virtual Consultation
The Orthodontic Process
The orthodontic process is officially kicked off with your initial visit to the office. During your first visit, we will ask you to fill out your patient information and health history forms. You can also submit these forms online before your appointment to streamline the process.
Once we have gathered your information, we will introduce you to our treatment coordinator who will introduce you to the rest of the team and give you a tour of our office. Then, the diagnostic records will be made. The diagnostic records typically include X-rays, a 3D scan of our teeth and supporting structures, and in some rare cases impressions.
Once we have gathered your information, we will introduce you to our treatment coordinator who will introduce you to the rest of the team and give you a tour of our office. Then, the diagnostic records will be made. The diagnostic records typically include X-rays, a 3D scan of our teeth and supporting structures, and in some rare cases impressions.
Financial and Insurance
Financial and Insurance Information
We accept all major credit cards and will work with you to find a solution that fits within your budget.
In regards to insurance, every insurance policy is different in terms of coverage, inclusions, exclusions, etc. We do not accept insurance benefits as a form of payment. However, we are happy to assist you to determine your coverage and we will guide you through the filing and reimbursement process.
In regards to insurance, every insurance policy is different in terms of coverage, inclusions, exclusions, etc. We do not accept insurance benefits as a form of payment. However, we are happy to assist you to determine your coverage and we will guide you through the filing and reimbursement process.
Scheduled Appointments
We offer flexible scheduling that includes evening hours to accommodate our busy adult and adolescent patients in addition to after school appointments for our younger patients. However, there are specific appointments such as appliance placement appointments and braces removal appointments that need to be scheduled at the times that allow the doctors to dedicate the longer required amount of time and attention to your appointment.
The time you spend at our office will depend on what stage of your treatment you are in. We have included some examples below to give you an idea.
Initial examination: 1-1½ hours
Records, if not a part of the initial visit: 30-45 minutes
Consultation if not part of the initial visit: 30 minutes
Bonding: 1½ hours
Adjustments: 15-45 minutes
Need to make changes to your appointment or running late?
We understand that life can be unpredictable sometimes, we simply as that you notify us as soon as you can if you are running behind schedule. This will allow us to do our best to accommodate you or to go ahead and reschedule you if this is not possible. Our policy is to reschedule patients who miss more than half of their appointment. This policy allows us to guarantee the highest quality of care by dedicating the appropriate amount of time and attention to all of our patients.
Records, if not a part of the initial visit: 30-45 minutes
Consultation if not part of the initial visit: 30 minutes
Bonding: 1½ hours
Adjustments: 15-45 minutes
Need to make changes to your appointment or running late?
We understand that life can be unpredictable sometimes, we simply as that you notify us as soon as you can if you are running behind schedule. This will allow us to do our best to accommodate you or to go ahead and reschedule you if this is not possible. Our policy is to reschedule patients who miss more than half of their appointment. This policy allows us to guarantee the highest quality of care by dedicating the appropriate amount of time and attention to all of our patients.
Orthodontic Emergencies
Any type of emergency can be scary, however, you will be pleased to learn that orthodontic emergencies are rare. If think you are experiencing an orthodontic emergency during office hours, call our office and one of our team members will ask you some questions and determine the best course of action to follow. If your emergency takes place outside of office hours, call us anyway, you will be directed to our after-hours answering service. Our after-hours answering service will get your contact information and forward it to one of our team members to call you back and determine the best course of action to follow.
Most emergencies can be resolved or alleviated on your own at least as a temporary solution. We recommend that you watch our video on Orthodontic Emergencies that are posted here on the website. If your complication is not included in the video instructions or you need further information, call our office and we will assist you. If we cannot solve your problem over the phone, we will schedule an appointment for you to come in as soon as possible.
Most emergencies can be resolved or alleviated on your own at least as a temporary solution. We recommend that you watch our video on Orthodontic Emergencies that are posted here on the website. If your complication is not included in the video instructions or you need further information, call our office and we will assist you. If we cannot solve your problem over the phone, we will schedule an appointment for you to come in as soon as possible.