Your First Visit at Central Michigan Orthodontics

Your first visit to Central Michigan Orthodontics is an exciting step toward a healthier, more confident smile. Dr. Riley and our team are committed to creating a welcoming, informative, and comfortable experience from the moment you arrive. Our goal is to help you feel informed and confident while learning about your orthodontic treatment options.

What Happens During Your Initial Orthodontic Examination?

Your first appointment includes a comprehensive orthodontic evaluation to help determine the best treatment approach for your smile. During your visit, our orthodontic team will take a panoramic X-ray and digital photographs before you meet with Dr. Riley.

Dr. Riley will then review your records, perform a complimentary oral examination, and discuss any concerns related to your teeth, bite, and jaw alignment.

To make your first visit as convenient as possible, Central Michigan Orthodontics offers:

• Complimentary orthodontic consultations
• Flexible scheduling options
• Helpful appointment reminders by phone, text, and email
• A welcoming environment focused on patient comfort

Will Diagnostic Records Be Taken at the First Visit?

Yes. If orthodontic treatment is recommended and scheduling allows, additional diagnostic records may be taken following your examination to help create a personalized treatment plan.

Complete diagnostic records may include:

• Medical and dental history
• Clinical examination
• Study models or digital scans
• Photographs of the teeth and face
• Panoramic and cephalometric X-rays

These records allow Dr. Riley to carefully evaluate your orthodontic needs and create the most accurate treatment plan possible.

Questions We Address During Your First Visit

Your consultation is designed to help you fully understand your orthodontic needs and treatment options. During your visit, we may discuss:

• Whether orthodontic treatment is recommended
• The ideal timing for treatment
• Available treatment options for your smile
• Estimated treatment length
• Financial options and payment plans
• Expected results and next steps

Our goal is to ensure you feel informed, comfortable, and confident before beginning treatment.

What Happens After the Initial Consultation?

After your examination and records review, our team will discuss your recommended treatment plan and review all financial details with you. We will explain available payment options and help create a financing plan that fits your budget and lifestyle.

Treatment fees vary depending on the complexity of each case and may include:

• Orthodontic appliances
• Routine adjustment visits
• X-rays and photographs
• Study models or digital scans
• Retainers after treatment

We believe every patient deserves access to high-quality orthodontic care and are committed to making treatment affordable and transparent.

What Should You Bring to Your First Appointment?

To help make your visit efficient and productive, please bring:

• Your completed health history forms
• Orthodontic insurance information
• Previous orthodontic records if transferring from another office
• A panoramic X-ray taken within the last six months, if available

Arriving a few minutes early helps us stay on schedule and allows plenty of time to answer your questions and discuss your treatment goals.

Office Hours & Emergency Care

Our office hours are Monday through Thursday. We are closed on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and major holidays.

If an orthodontic emergency occurs outside normal office hours, an emergency contact number is available through our phone system so a member of our team can assist you.