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Fairbanks North Pole

Your Fairbanks and North Pole Invisalign Provider

What to Expect: Your First Visit

Here's a little about what you can expect from your first appointment with our orthodontist at Wentz Orthodontics in Fairbanks and North Pole. We look forward to meeting you!

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 A 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. You will get to see our office and meet some of our team.

Arrive & Get Settled

We recommend you arrive about 10 minutes early to get settled in and complete any required paperwork. When you get here, you will be warmly greeted by a member of our team and made to feel at home.

We'll then show you to a private consultation room where you can wait for your appointment to begin. 

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Assessment & Diagnostic Imaging

At this point in the process, you'll meet with our treatment coordinator to discuss your health history (if needed) and review the imaging, outlining indications for orthodontic treatment.

Next, we'll conduct a thorough exam. This will include some imaging to get a comprehensive picture of your dental health.

We can also use the iTero scanner to perform a digital outcome simulation to show you what your results may look like at the end of treatment!

We may also perform a Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) scan. This unique imaging device will give your orthodontist detailed behind-the-scenes information needed to create an effective treatment plan for your smile.

A dentist and a patient look at a set of clear aligners.

Customized Treatment Plan

Based on findings from the exam and your imaging results, our orthodontist will diagnose your condition and develop a customized treatment plan to resolve it and meet your goals. Our treatment coordinator and orthodontist will review this plan and go over the finer points with you.

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 choose to take advantage of that option.

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Next Steps

To close the appointment, we'll discuss the next steps to get your treatment plan underway and schedule your next appointment(s). We provide same-day starts whenever possible, so we may even start you on your journey to a healthier smile right away.

We will also answer any questions you have and provide 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 have the best outcomes, and that's our goal for you!

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