{"id":381,"date":"2015-04-27T19:54:59","date_gmt":"2015-04-27T19:54:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/drgracesbraces.com\/wp\/?page_id=381"},"modified":"2015-04-27T19:54:59","modified_gmt":"2015-04-27T19:54:59","slug":"facts-every-patient-should-know","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drgracesbraces.com\/wp\/facts-every-patient-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Facts Every Patient Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dr. Grace Richardson is the only practicing Orthodontist<\/strong> and Pictou and Antigonish Counties.<\/p>\n

An orthodontist has completed full-time studies for at least an additional 2 years (at an accredited Orthodontic specialty training program) after graduating with their doctor of dental surgery degree.\u00a0<\/p>\n

To practice Orthodontics, Dr. Richardson is required by the NS Dental Board to take 30 hours of continuing education each year.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 As a result, she is knowledgeable on current technology and new treatment modalities which provides her patients with more options.<\/p>\n

Dr. Richardson is an expert at moving teeth<\/strong> and achieving a healthy smile. \u00a0\u00a0Not all results are the same!\u00a0 An orthodontist is a specialist in manipulating teeth to achieve a proper bite- not just straighten teeth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Dr. Richardson is involved in every part of patient treatment from beginning to end<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0 She is solely responsible for the diagnosis, treatment plan, every treatment decision for every patient at every appointment.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Our treatment fee includes all braces, appliances, lab fees, progress X-rays, and one set of retainers at the end of treatment.\u00a0\u00a0 There are no surprise fees or additional billings to your insurance company.\u00a0 You may be surprised to learn that our fees are very reasonable and are less than some other offices (including general dentists).<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Richardson is proud to offer her patients digital X-rays (low dose radiation)<\/strong>, Itero intra-oral scanning, \u00a0Acceledent and the most advanced imaging software available.<\/p>\n

Dr. Richardson is a premier preferred Invisalign provider.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The treatment fee for Invisalign is the same as for braces in our office.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Richardson can provide Vivera retainers<\/strong> for those patients who want additional retainers when their braces are removed.\u00a0\u00a0 For a very reasonable additional fee, patients can elect to have 4 sets of these retainers made for the price of one,<\/strong> providing long lasting maintenance of their perfect smiles.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dr. Richardson\u2019s office provides direct billing to insurance companies<\/strong> to eliminate the burden of submitting forms and to and make the financial process easier.\u00a0\u00a0 Our office also offers interest free in-office financing, <\/strong>and will do our best to make treatment affordable to our patients.<\/p>\n

The Canadian Orthodontic Association recommends that children have their first orthodontic screening appointment by the age of 7 by an accredited Orthodontist.\u00a0\u00a0 Patients are welcome to self-refer and can contact us directly<\/strong> to arrange a consultation with Dr. Richardson.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dr. Grace Richardson is the only practicing Orthodontist and Pictou and Antigonish Counties. An orthodontist has completed full-time studies for at least an additional 2 years (at an accredited Orthodontic specialty training program) after graduating with their doctor of dental surgery degree.\u00a0 To practice Orthodontics, Dr. Richardson is required by the NS Dental Board to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n