WHAT TO EXPECT

What To Expect

Greater Chattanooga Orthodontics

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Your First Visit

Upon your arrival at Greater Chattanooga Orthodontics, please notify our receptionist. We can’t wait to see you in our office! Dr. Aldridge will conduct a thorough clinical orthodontic examination and explain all aspects of treatment herself.

What's Next?

Records and initial X-rays are taken at every first visit. Your Treatment Coordinator will also take a 3D scan of your mouth to see what your smile will look like before and after treatment. This means no more uncomfortable impressions!

What's the Cost of the Treatment?

Your consultation, x-rays, and exam is complimentary. The cost of treatment depends upon the severity of the patient’s problem. Your treatment coordinator will discuss fees and payment options during the initial exam. We have different payment plans to suit your budget and work with most insurance plans. We work hard to make orthodontics affordable for every patient at Greater Chattanooga Orthodontics!

What Does My Investment Include?

Your investment includes:


  • Orthodontic records, which consist of X-rays, study models and a personalized growth study workup to determine your treatment objectives.
  • Active treatment fee for both early treatment options and complete comprehensive treatment with braces or Invisalign includes all appliances, office visits, and procedures performed in the office. Appliances are durable and should last through the entire treatment period if the patient follows instructions. If appliances require replacement due to loss, breakage, misuse or failure to eliminate foods that cause damage, we reserve the right to charge an additional replacement fee.
  • One set of final retainers for our comprehensive (Phase II) patients is provided upon completion of treatment. There is a replacement fee for each additional retainer that is lost or broken.

What Doesn't My Investment Include?

  • Work performed at other dental offices outside our orthodontic practice.
  • If an accident or injury occurs during treatment which results in TMJ (Temporo-Mandibular-Joint) complications, additional orthodontics, orthognathic surgery, etc, a fee adjustment may be required to complete treatment under these unusual circumstances.

Insurance

We accept the assignment of benefits for most insurance plans. By doing this, the family’s out-of-pocket expense is substantially lower. If we do not accept the assignment of benefits from your plan, we will be happy to file claims so that the insured can be reimbursed directly. Should there be any change in your policy before full payment of the insurance benefit, please contact our office immediately so adjustments may be made to your contract.

Office Hours

It is our goal to see you, on time, for your appointment. Time is scheduled to complete the necessary procedure, give information about the treatment and answer any questions you may have. For us to maintain a schedule that runs promptly, we request that patients arrive on time to avoid delays as the day progresses. Your cooperation and consideration with appointments are greatly appreciated by our office and the patients that are seen after your appointment.

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Dr. Cheryl Aldridge, Greater Chattanooga Orthodontics

"I feel so fortunate to get the opportunity to help people achieve their best smiles and lifelong confidence. After receiving Orthodontic care at a young age, it changed my life, and it’s a blessing to get to do the same for our patients in an environment of compassion, fun, and excellence!"


 -Dr. Aldridge
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