Office Policies

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Your First Visit

At your first visit, we will cover everything needed to give you a complete understanding of your teeth and bite and how we can meet your smile goals. Letting us know your vision and asking questions will help Dr. Emerson form a plan that is catered to your needs. We want to know the parts of your smile that concern you most, and what types of appliances you would like to wear in order to achieve your goals. This is a complimentary consultation that allows you to gather information about the experience you will have at Emerson Orthodontics. If Dr. Emerson recommends starting your treatment, we will find an appointment that fits your schedule. We will verify your insurance and discuss the many payment options that are available. If Dr. Emerson recommends waiting for treatment, we will enroll you in our observation program to keep an eye on your teeth until it is just the right time for treatment.

We also have a great “Kids Klub” program that your younger children can join. We will take their picture and give them a t-shirt and a Kids Klub card that makes them eligible for free prizes. Kids Klub is a fun way for kids to visit the orthodontist and become comfortable in a dental setting.

Regular Appointments

The appointment when you get your braces usually takes about an hour and a half. Your regular treatment visits will be every 6 to 8 weeks and take 20 to 40 minutes. Our regular office hours are Monday to Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. 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. We want to keep your teeth moving, so only cancel if it is an emergency. It is difficult to reschedule you since most appointments are made 6 to 8 weeks in advance.

Payment & Office Policies

Cost

The cost of treatment depends on the length of time needed to correct your smile. We never charge a fee until we start treatment. You will be able to discuss fees and payment options before treatment begins. We offer financial packages that will suit anyone's needs. Whether you take advantage of our discounted "pay-in-full" plan, work through our office with a Chase Financial "No Down Payment" plan from CareCredit, or use Emerson Orthodontics' complementary "NO INTEREST" payment option, we will create a plan that fits you. We accept more types of insurance plans than anyone in Tulsa, and file the necessary papers to the insurance company. We work hard to make your smile affordable to you and your family.

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. (If you have insurance, we will offer a discount for payment of your portion of the fee that will not be covered by insurance.)
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 and MASTERCARD.
In cases of serious delinquency, treatment will be discontinued, although we will make every effort to accommodate patients with temporary difficulties.

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