Initial Exam
The purpose of your first visit is to meet with Dr. Rose to evaluate and discuss your treatment needs. Dr. Rose will review your medical and dental history and perform an oral exam.

This important visit will address the patient's orthodontic needs. If treatment is indicated, Dr. Rose will discuss treatment options, associated fees, and various payment arrangements with you. Dr. Rose will work together with your general dentist to provide the highest level of orthodontic care. A definitive diagnosis, treatment plan and associated fees will be determined after complete diagnostic records are made.

In review, the initial exam provides an opportunity to discuss:

1. What sort of orthodontic problem is present, if any.
2. If orthodontic treatment is indicated, is this the ideal time to initiate treatment.
3. What type of orthodontic treatment is indicated.
4. How long will the treatment take, which is influenced by the type orthodontic appliance selected.
5. Approximate treatment cost, methods of payment, and how Dr. Rose works with your dental plan or insurance.

Diagnostic Records
If treatment is indicated, diagnostic records are made to determine the best course of treatment. Complete diagnostic records typically include plaster study models of the teeth, photos of the patient's face and teeth, and orthodontic x-rays. This information is used to develop a custom treatment plan for each patient. These records are also helpful in tracking the progress of treatment as the teeth move under orthodontic care.

Consultation
After Dr. Rose has evaluated your records, he will discuss treatment with you in detail, including the cost for your particular case, and the wide variety of payment methods offered in his office.

Orthodontic Treatment Appointments
The appointment when your orthodontic appliances are placed, usually takes from one to two hours. Once appliances are placed, patients are usually seen at regular intervals, usually five to eight weeks apart for about thirty minutes. Patients are seen by appointment only. 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. Cancel only if it is an emergency.

Payment and Office Policies
Orthodontic treatment is an excellent investment in the overall dental, medical, and psychological well being of patients. The cost of treatment depends on the severity of the patient's problem. You will be able to discuss fees and payment options before treatment begins. We have payment plans to suit different budgets, including a no-down-payment option. We accept assignment from most dental plans and insurance companies, and file the necessary forms to the insurance company. We work hard to make orthodontics affordable. To fit your individual needs, if desired, financial arrangements can be made to extend your payments over the anticipated length of active treatment. Your payment schedule can be designed to fit your cafeteria or flex plans. For your convenience, we accept payment by Visa, MasterCard and Discover, and can arrange an automatic monthly charge to your credit card of your scheduled orthodontic payment.

Insurance/Dental Plans
Dr. Rose is pleased to participate in most dental and insurance plans offered in the Houston Metroplex (click here to see a list of Insurance/Dental Plans). We will gladly help in filing your claim. Professional care is provided to you, our patient. Please be aware, the patient is responsible to the doctor, and the insurance company is responsible to the patient.