Frequently Asked Questions

Call us at (207) 784-8587 to schedule your free consultation. We do our best to offer initial visits in the afternoon or early evening, so you have plenty of time for a thorough exam, as well as to answer any questions.

After your consultation, if you decide to move forward with braces or another recommended treatment, we will build a personalized treatment plan together and walk you through every detail before anything begins.

Once braces are placed, regular follow-up appointments are scheduled every 4 to 8 weeks so we can monitor your progress and make adjustments as needed.

We accept Mastercard, Visa, cash, money orders, and personal checks. A down payment is typically collected on the day records are taken and again when appliances are placed, both of which are applied toward your total balance. The remaining amount is automatically set up as monthly, no-interest payments.

Call us at (207) 784-8587 and ask for our Financial Administrator. We believe in real conversations with real people, and most billing questions can be resolved quickly with a single phone call.

As a courtesy, we will file the necessary insurance forms on your behalf. Please keep in mind that you are ultimately responsible for any fees charged by this office, regardless of your coverage. We are an out-of-network provider.

Your initial consultation includes a full exam, during which we will discuss whether you or your child would benefit from braces or another orthodontic treatment. We may take an X-ray if specific information is needed. Questions are always welcome, at this visit and every one after it.

A few things to bring or keep in mind:

• Bring your current dental insurance card, or your subscriber number, group number, and insurance phone number if you do not have the card
• All patients under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
• Let us know in advance if you have any medical conditions that may be relevant to treatment, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, artificial heart valves or joints, rheumatic fever, or similar concerns
• Let us know about any medications you are currently taking
• If your dentist has recent X-rays on file, please have them forwarded or emailed to us ahead of your visit

Your consultation is completely free.

Think of it this way: you would not hire an electrician to fix a broken water pipe. You would hire the specialist trained for the job. The same logic applies to your smile.

Orthodontists are dental specialists who complete an additional two to three years of full-time education at an accredited orthodontic residency program after dental school, focused specifically on tooth movement and the guidance of facial development. That focused expertise is what separates orthodontists from general dentists when it comes to alignment, bite correction, and long-term results.

Choosing a member of the American Association of Orthodontists means choosing a verified specialist. Only orthodontists can join the AAO, and that distinction matters when it comes to your smile.