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What to Expect: Your First Visit

Whether you will be visiting Douglas Orthodontics in Meridian or Laurel, our team will be ready and waiting to greet you with a smile. We are always happy to welcome new patients!

The Consultation Process

Schedule Your First Appointment

To get started, you'll need to book a consultation with our team so that we can assess your orthodontic condition and discuss your needs and goals with you. From there, we'll develop a plan for your orthodontic treatment.

Request Consultation

Fill Out the New Patient Form

Once you've got your consultation booked, you'll need to fill out our Dental & Medical Health History Form. We invite you to fill out the form online in advance of your first appointment.

New Patient Form

The Consultation Process

The initial consultation process usually takes about an hour to complete, and will be led by one of our treatment coordinators. We look forward to meeting you!

Arrive & Get Settled

Try to arrive about 10 minutes early to give yourself time to get settled in and complete any required paperwork. Upon arrival, you will be greeted with a smile by one of our front reception team.

While you wait, you can relax in our comfortable reception room. We have reading materials and a children's play area to keep everyone occupied.

Then, we'll show you to a private and comfortable consultation room where you can wait for your appointment to begin. 

Your First Visit to Douglas Orthodontics

Assessment & Diagnostic Imaging

We'll start by reviewing your dental and medical health history, and chatting with you about your concerns and goals for treatment.

Next, we'll conduct a thorough examination. This will include imaging to get a clear picture of your dental health. We'll create a 3D digital image of your teeth using our iTero® scanner, which we can use down the road to create whatever orthodontic appliance you may need.

We can also use the iTero scanner to perform a digital outcome simulation for you, so you can see how your results may look at the end of treatment! 

We'll also perform a 3D iCAT Scan. This 3D X-ray will give our orthodontist all the behind-the-scenes information he needs to create an effective treatment plan for you. 

Your First Visit to Douglas Orthodontics

Customized Treatment Plan

Based on the exam and the results of the imaging, we will diagnose your condition and develop a customized treatment plan to resolve it and meet your smile goals.

This plan will include treatment recommendations, a projected timeline for treatment completion, and an appointment schedule.

We'll also discuss a payment game plan for your treatment. This will include your payment plan, insurance coverage, and financing should you wish to take advantage of that option.

Your First Visit to Douglas Orthodontics

Next Steps

To close off the appointment, we'll talk to you about immediate next steps to get your treatment plan rolling, and we'll schedule your next appointment(s). 

We will also dedicate time to answering any questions you have and providing you with advice, guidance, and support – both during your consultation and throughout your entire orthodontic journey.

We love talking about teeth and will take any opportunity to do so! But more importantly, we know that patients who are fully informed about their treatment and understand its ins and outs have the best success, and that's our goal for you!

Your First Visit to Douglas Orthodontics