First Visit
Dr. Tam will then address the following questions that cover the basics of orthodontic treatment. We encourage you to ask questions as well.
- Is there a dental or health condition that orthodontics can address?
- Is treatment needed now, or should treatment be delayed until appropriate growth, tooth eruption, or other factors have occurred?
- What treatment procedures and options will be used to correct the problem?
- Do any permanent teeth need to be removed?
- How long will treatment take?
Please note:
Please confirm the details of your orthodontic insurance coverage before this first visit so that we can furnish you with a predetermination form. This can be done by looking at your policy manual or calling your insurance company.
Also, if you have had any previous orthodontic imaging or x-rays, such as the ones below within the last year, please arrange to have these materials present during your first visit. If they were digital x-rays, please have them emailed to us. Thank you!

Panoramic X-Ray Cephalometric X-Ray