Your First Consultation - A Complementary Orthodontic Consultation

Get Ready for Your First Orthodontic Consultation at Beach Braces

Dr. Panucci guarantees your first orthodontic consultation will be a fun and memorable experience, so get ready for an exciting adventure in the world of orthodontics! From the time you arrive at Dr. Panucci’s office for this 60 to 90 minute orthodontic consultation, you will be educated every step of the way. You will leave with a full understanding of the amazing possibilities available in this field of dentistry.

You will be greeted in the reception area and shown how to check-in on our touch screen computer to ensure patient confidentiality. Next, you will be taken on a tour of our welcoming facility. Then, x-rays and a series of photographs will be taken and digitally imported into our state-of-the-art imaging system for use during your orthodontic consultation with Dr. Panucci.

Orthodontic treatment plans will be discussed, making sure you understand each aspect of the customized care you will receive in our office. Financial options will be discussed as well. We will make the most of your valuable time that you have set aside from your busy schedule to meet with us at your first orthodontic consultation.

Schedule Your No-Fees Orthodontic Consultation

Dr. Panucci sets aside 60 to 90 minutes for your visit with NO FEES for this initial orthodontic consultation. This appointment has been designed with you in mind, so be prepared for an upbeat, high-energy, orthodontic adventure.To schedule your Free orthodontic consultation contact us today!

Patricia J. Panucci DmD, MS • Specialist in Orthodontics For Children and Adults in Southern California

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Orthodontic Consultation

Dental Sleep Science

The 3D imaging platform allows Dr. Panucci to visualize and measure patients’ airways. Airway analysis tools quickly calculate a minimum cross-sectional area giving insight into obstructive sleep apnea and other airway related issues.

From deviated septums to constricted airways, Dr. Panucci can confidently evaluate each patient’s unique anatomy.

What Does the Orthodontic Treatment Fee Include?

The fee covers all charges for orthodontic treatment and appliances agreed upon at the consultation including:

Diagnosis and individualized orthodontic treatment plan developed by Dr. Panucci

Study models throughout treatment

X-rays and photographs throughout treatment

All services rendered in the office by Dr. Panucci and the Beach Braces Team

All regularly scheduled and non-regular visits throughout orthodontic treatment

Retainer for the arch(es) being treated

Six months of retention visits (after braces have been removed)

All observation visits between Phase I and Phase II (if applicable)

Orthodontic Treatment Insurance

Many insurance policies have a lifetime maximum orthodontic benefit that is separate from regular dental coverage. If your insurance covers orthodontic treatment then your personal costs will be less. We will verify your insurance benefits prior to your initial exam with us. This allows us to present financial options to you with an estimate of insurance coverage for your orthodontic treatment. Once treatment has started, we are happy to submit insurance claims for you as a courtesy. Please remember that orthodontic insurance is a benefit for you or your child. If, during the course of treatment, your benefits change, the financially responsible party will be accountable for all charges.

We also work with patients who have Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to design creative contracts in an effort to utilize the maximum benefits from these plans.

To discuss your orthodontic treatment and investment contact Dr. Panucci to schedule your complimentary consultation today.

Your Ortho Appointments

In order to ensure quality orthodontic care, it is important that both parents and patients understand the manner in which we schedule your appointments. Our goal is to be the best part of your day and we make it a priority to value both you and your time. Therefore, we make every effort to stay on or ahead of schedule. Inconveniencing your work schedule and interrupting your child’s studies as infrequently as possible is very important to our entire office. Since the vast majority of our patients are of school age, it is unavoidable that some school-time appointments will be necessary.

We are glad to work around your child’s important classes and provide your child with school excuses for scheduled orthodontic appointments. It is important for your child to turn these into the appropriate school official.

Our staff work hard to provide the finest orthodontic care using the most convenient scheduling system possible for you and your child. Because we have families of our own, we understand your scheduling concerns and will do everything we can to ensure your child’s treatment goes as smoothly as possible.

LONG APPOINTMENTS, BANDING AND BONDING: These are more detailed and technique-sensitive appointments. Therefore, these appointments will be scheduled during our quieter morning hours.

EMERGENCIES: (Pain, swelling, or bleeding) This usually results from trauma to the face or mouth. These patients will be seen as soon as possible and either appropriate care given or referral to another specialist provided for treatment.

REPAIRS: (Loose bands or brackets, broken archwires or ties, broken appliances or retainers) These appointments are always scheduled specifically during school hours since they are long visits. The vast majority or your appointments over the course of treatment will be short appointments. By seeing our long –visit patients during school hours, it leaves more room in our schedule to see patients during after school hours.

APPOINTMENTS BROKEN OR NOT CANCELLED WITHIN 48 HOURS: Another appointment will be scheduled but may require waiting four to six weeks. An appointment made during school hours may be arranged sooner.

GENERAL DENTIST APPOINTMENTS: As treatment progresses, it is important to continue seeing your regular dentist every six months for a checkup and cleaning. Please let us know when you schedule your next dental appointment as we will schedule coordinating appointments to temporarily remove your wires before the visit. Immediately after your dental visit, we will replace your wires to ensure progressive tooth movement.

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Thank you so much for understanding!

Get Ready for Your First Orthodontic Consultation at Beach Braces

Schedule Your No-Fees Orthodontic Consultation

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What Does the Orthodontic Treatment Fee Include?

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