subject: Finding A New Berkeley Orthodontist [print this page] Finding a new Berkeley orthodontist is extremely important, but it is no easy task to find the best one for you and your needs. It is always important that you find a professional with a steadfast commitment to achieving excellence with every single patient who walks through their door. Some of the most important qualities in a Berkeley orthodontist is honesty, integrity, empathy, experience and education. You want to be sure that your orthodontic treatment is as positive as it should be, and this is true no matter how big or small, simple or involved your needs are.
Before you even think about setting foot in a new office, you need to call the office to schedule a consultation appointment with the dentist. This will not involve any tests, procedures or treatments, but it is to gain some insight to the dentist and his staff and the way they operate. They should all be polite, attentive and knowledgeable. You need to have all of your questions answered, and you need to be able to feel confident that the Berkeley orthodontist is going to be able to treat you with respect, kindness and professionalism.
When you do make your first scheduled treatment appointment, remember that the time has been reserved specifically for you, and most offices request that you give them at least 24 hours notice if you need to cancel it. They will sometimes charge patients a fee if they have not given 24 hours notice and they miss an appointment twice.
A big concern for just about everyone is being able to pay for their visit to the Berkeley orthodontist. While it is their mission to provide affordable, high quality treatment, they also will provide payment options other than insurance if they are really good dental professionals. They usually accept credit cards, but this does not always matter when people are short on money. Many of the best professionals also offer financing through a company or two, and these companies extend credit to patients to cover the costs of their treatments and then the patient pays those companies back, plus interest. There are even some Berkeley orthodontists who will offer discounts for payment in full for treatments that cost more than a certain amount of money, and there are sometimes discounts too for multiple family members being in treatment. Just remember that insurance policies vary, so you need to make sure that the Berkeley orthodontist accepts yours before you even call to make an appointment.
