Phase I (Interceptive Treatment)/ Phase II (Full Braces)/ Invisalign
Hebron smiles (dentist) hereby agrees to provide the agreed upon orthodontic services, such as: consultation, diagnosis, insertion of braces (as necessary), treatment plan, subsequent adjustments, and providing of other appliances (as needed); I set of retainers is included. Retainer types are determined on a case basis.
Extended treatment Terms
- If treatment should extend 6 months past estimated treatment, additional monthly payments will be required. The patient understands the amount of time necessary to complete treatment cannot be determined with certainty. Many factors affect treatment estimation. Some of those factors include the patient’s facial growth pattern, muscle habits – tongue thrusting, finger sucking, and mouth breathing. Additionally, patient cooperation, compliance with instruction, keeping appointment, wearing elastic, appliances, broken appliances and broken brackets may length of treatment.
Additional Charges
- After 5 occurrences of broken brackets or bands - $25
- Records requested by an external dental office or by the patient for a personal copy, will be billed at $75.
- Other items such as permanent retainers, night guards, spaces maintainers, lost appliances.
- General dental treatment, including but not limited to: extraction, cleaning, and filling.
Treatment Time
- Treatment time is an estimate, not an exact science, In the event treatment is completed in less than the estimated time monthly payments will continue until the payment terms of the finance contract are fulfilled. Monthly payments do not correlate to treatment months, months, and are considered a separate agreement.
Discontinuing Treatment
- If the patient transfers out or discontinues treatment during the contracted orthodontic period, the financial contract will be pro-rated as follows:
- Twenty five (25%) of the contracted fee after bonding has been performed'
- Monthly payment equal to the amount in your fiancé contract for each month of treatment.
- The remaining amount will be credited to the patient.
- If the patient elects to discontinue treatment and requests removal of braces, a de-band fee of $150 will apply
Appointments
- Appointments should be kept regularly, as directed by the dentist.
- The patient is responsible for all appointments and visits required to complete treatment.
- Missed or broken appointments can add to the length of treatment.
- Some appointments must be made at specific times, for certain orthodontic procedures because of the length of time and nature of procedure. We will try to accommodate school, work, or other conflicting schedules as much as possible.
Insurance
- Insurance claims will be billed for your convenience.
- If for any reason insurance does not pay their estimated mount, the patient becomes responsible for the remaining balance.
- This include loss of benefits or coverage, delay in payments (60 days) , or pre-determinations.
- Insurance estimates are not a guarantee of payment.
- Benefit elections are not a guarantee of payment.
- Benefit elections are handled between you, your insurance company, and your employer
- If your benefit were based on discounted fees or a discount off our usual fee and coverage is lost, your account will be recalculated based on our current cash pricing, or new benefits will be considered.
Compliance
- The patient agrees to have their teeth cleaned and examined by a general dentist every 3-6 months during treatment.
- Regular appointments are necessary to advance treatment, if the patient fails to show for 3 consecutive appointments, we will assume the patient has elected to discontinue treatment, and will be dismissed from the practice. If the patient chooses to restart treatment, a $150 charge will apply plus any outstanding balance.
The dentist at any time may require an orthodontic re- consultation appointment. The patient will be required to be present at this visit if the patient is a minor. The dentist will evaluate the progress of treatment and make sure the teeth and gums healthy. If necessary your braces may be removed, and you will be referred to the general dentist or other dental specialist for treatment. This is ensure that your teeth and gums remain healthy whole you were braces.
If necessary the dentist may discontinue treatment, and dismiss the patient from the practice if in their professional judgment the case cannot be completed successfully due to patient non-compliance or failure to cooperate.