Information reguarding X-Ray exposure
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1.What about my appointment?
- Changing appointments requires 48 hours notice to avoid a charge
- Late arrival: if you arrive 15 min. late, or fail to show, a charge will apply
- Each patient receives individual attention and late arrivals means delays for subsequent patients. We do our best to be on time for your appointment.
- Please inform us if you have a conference date scheduled with your orthodontist.
- You must bring your Prescription Card to the appoinment.
2.What is this for and why do this?
- Your orthodontist needs a complete record of your teeth, jaws and head to plan your treatment.
- A.D.I has specialized X-ray and photo equipment for your diagnosis.
- We fill the prescription as completed by your orthodontist. Any questions concerning the amount or need for the x-rays, is best directed to your orthodontist.
3.Are these x-rays safe?
- Yes. We have up-to-date, state inspected equipment.
- Excellent shielding equipment is used for your protection.
- Resources are available in our office regarding radiation exposure.
4. How shall I prepare for the appointment?
- Please remove: all metal hairpieces, all earrings, studs, and piercing from the neck up and all removable appliances or dentures.
- Photographs are taken of the face and teeth for most doctors. You may want to bring a brush or comb.
- Disposable toothbrushes are available if you are unable to brush before arriving.
- Please Note: parents may accompany the patient but must be out of the x-ray room when x-ray is taken; friends and siblings must wait in the reception area.
- Please wait until x-rays and photos are reviewed before leaving the office. This will prevent return visits for retakes.
- Your presribed survey will be delivered to your orthodontist in approximately 2 weeks.
5.What about payment and insurance?
- We are not dental providers for insurance plans.
- On request we can print a generic insurance form from our system that you can then complete and submit for re-imbursement of eligible benefits.
- Payment in full is expected at the time of appointment; we accept Mastercard, Visa, checks and cash.