{"id":28283,"date":"2018-05-29T16:34:50","date_gmt":"2018-05-29T16:34:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/miamiimplantdentist.com\/ortho\/?page_id=28283"},"modified":"2023-07-16T19:28:56","modified_gmt":"2023-07-16T19:28:56","slug":"orthodontics-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/miamiimplantdentist.com\/ortho\/new-patients\/orthodontics-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;sec_banner&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f8f6f3&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/miamiimplantdentist.com\/ortho\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/orthodontist-receptionist.webp&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;186px||186px||true|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; alt=&#8221;orthodontist receptionist&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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_builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]There is no charge for your first time to see drName to evaluate your orthodontic needs.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Do I need a dentist\u2019s referral?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]No referrals are needed for our complimentary consultations.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;At what age do you start seeing patients?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]Experts recommend bringing your child for an orthodontic evaluation by age 7. This gives you a picture of your child\u2019s current and predicted conditions, and you\u2019ll learn if any preventive work is advised now to lessen the extent of orthodontic treatment later.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How long will the first visit take?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]drName allows an hour and a half for the initial visit. This provides time for a thorough examination and impressions if needed.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Do you accept transfer patients from out of town?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]Patients transferring from another city are welcome at practiceName. You\u2019ll be considered a new patient, so full diagnostic records will be completed to determine your current condition and proposed treatment. No large down payment is required; instead a monthly fee will be assessed during treatment.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Are adult patients accepted?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]A growing number of adults are seeking orthodontic care as advancements in technology make treatment more comfortable and convenient.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What\u2019s the difference between an orthodontist and dentist?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]An orthodontist is a general dentist who continued full-time training in orthodontics for at least 2 additional years, achieving a nationally accepted certificate in the specialty area of orthodontics. Orthodontists then focus exclusively on straightening teeth and dentofacial orthopedics.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Do you offer appointments after school or late in the day?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]Certain procedures need to be performed during the hours of 9 and 3, but the majority of patients are able to schedule early and late appointments. practiceName strives to work with your schedule and accommodate your needs.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What about emergencies?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]You can always contact our normal office phone numbers at any time, and if an emergency occurs outside of our business hours, information will be provided about how to contact the clinical assistant who is on call.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_id=&#8221;dentalsection1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;sec_whatis1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||27px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Financials:<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Can we set up a payment plan?&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]We will help you arrange a convenient payment plan so you can pay for services over time, typically coinciding with your treatment plan. A payment plan is possible whether or not you have insurance.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How do you handle insurance?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]Upon verification of coverage, we will bill and collect from your insurance carrier. If coverages changes or ceases, you will be responsible for the agreed-upon fee.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Do you take credit cards?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]All major credit cards are accepted by practiceName.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What about direct debit?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]We can arrange direct debit, charge card posting, or internet payments.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Do you charge interest?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]We do not charge our patients any interest.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Do you offer family discounts?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]We provide special fees and programs for multiple patients within the same family.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_id=&#8221;dentalsection1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;sec_whatis1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f2f2f2&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||27px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Treatment:<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What is Phase 1 treatment?&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]Phase 1 treatment is part of early intervention, which means that patients obtain treatment before all permanent teeth are in place. This enables drName to correct malocclusions that could be harder to treat later. This does not necessarily mean that no orthodontics will be required during adolescence, but it can make it less extensive. Some common treatments during Phase 1 are correcting tooth or jaw bite problems in which appearance, function or psychological concerns are noted.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What is Phase 2 treatment?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]Phase 2 treatment is conventional orthodontic work that begins when the final baby teeth are lost and the 12-year molars have been assessed or straightened. Typical treatment time for Phase 2 lasts between 2 to 3 years.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How do I know if Phase 1, Phase 2, or both are needed?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]Visiting drName by age 7 is the ideal way to learn if either treatment is needed. Roughly 10 to 20 percent of young patients receive advantages from Phase 1 treatment, and the remaining patients are placed in our growth and development program as they are monitored.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Dose early intervention really work?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]Better results from early intervention aren\u2019t promised in every case, so each patient is evaluated to see if early treatment will provide significant benefits. Some patients find early treatment very meaningful in their long-term goals, but it depends on each patient.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_id=&#8221;dentalsection1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;sec_whatis1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||27px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Tooth Mechanics:<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What is Phase 1 treatment?&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||20px|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]Phase 1 treatment is part of early intervention, which means that patients obtain treatment before all permanent teeth are in place. 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