Examination
Your first appointment with us, called an examination or initial consultation, is a very important visit. It will begin as you are greeted by our New Patient Coordinator. She will give you a tour of our office while explaining to you the many features and benefits of the office. She will review your personal information and health history. Dr. Depew will then conduct a thorough examination of your face, mouth, teeth and jaws. If treatment is indicated, Dr. Depew will address the nature of the orthodontic problems, the types of treatment required, the estimated length of treatment time and when to initiate treatment necessary to correct these problems. All information will be explained with effective visuals using our state-of-the-art computer graphic system. Once the initial examination has been completed, our New Patient Coordinator will provide you with an examination report, information regarding future appointments and the estimated cost of treatment. She will explain to you the payment options available through our office, and if you should have orthodontic insurance, she will determine your maximum benefit prior to leaving the appointment. If Dr. Depew recommends treatment to begin now, diagnostic records will be taken.
Diagnostic Records
In order for Dr. Depew to accurately diagnose your problems and plan your treatment effectively, some additional information is needed beyond what is found during the examination. This includes impressions, photographs, a panoramic X-ray and a cephalometric X-ray. Dr. Depew's treatment plan will then be confirmed, and the process of putting your braces on can begin.
New Patient Forms
You may access the following forms to assist us with your care. Please fill out and submit your forms online or you may print and complete the forms, and bring them to your appointment.
If you are an adult patient, please fill out the following forms:
If the patient is a child, please fill out the following forms:
Brace Bus Forms
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