office policies
picture Your First Visit
At the first visit to the orthodontist, information is gathered to determine the best course of treatment. This visit typically includes a medical/dental history and a clinical examination to determine if treatment is indicated and if additional information is needed. This may include a panoramic radiograph or complete diagnostic records. Our records include impressions of the upper and lower teeth, wax bites to determine jaw position, x-rays of the teeth and skull, and photos of the patient's face and teeth. This information is used to develop a custom treatment plan for each patient. These records are also helpful in tracking the progress of treatment as the teeth move under orthodontic care.

Consultation Appointment
After the doctor has evaluated your records, we discuss your treatment with you in detail. We will also work with you to establish the most convenient financial arrangements for your particular case.

Please take a minute to print and fill out the patient information form before your first appointment:
— Patient Form (Adults)
— Patient Form (Children)
Regular Appointments
Typically, the week before the braces are placed there is a short appointment (approximately fifteen minutes) to place separators; these make room for the back braces. The appointment at which we place your appliances (braces, expanders, etc.) usually takes less than two hours. You'll then see us at regular intervals 4 to 8 weeks apart for an adjustment, which takes 15 to 30 minutes. Patients are seen by appointment only. We make every effort to be on time for our patients and ask that you extend the same courtesy to us. If you cannot keep an appointment, please notify us immediately. Cancel only if it is an emergency. It is difficult to reschedule you since most appointments are made 4 to 8 weeks in advance.

Payment & Office Policies
Cost
The cost of treatment depends on the severity of the patient's problem. You will be able to discuss fees and payment options before treatment begins. We have payment plans to suit different budgets, including a no-down-payment option. We also accept assignment from most insurance plans and file the necessary papers to the insurance company. We work hard to make orthodontics affordable.

Fees
In an effort to keep orthodontic fees down while maintaining the highest level of professional care, we have established this financial policy:
  • If full payment is made at the onset of treatment, we will offer a fee discount. (If you have insurance, we will offer a discount for payment of your portion of the fee that will not be covered by insurance.)
  • To fit your individual needs, financial arrangements can be made to extend your payments over a period of months.
  • For your convenience, we accept payment by VISA, MASTERCARD, and DISCOVER.
  • Payments can be extended over a period of months interest-free.

Insurance
If you have insurance, we will help you to determine the coverage you have available. We accept most insurance plans; however, professional care is provided to you, our patient, and not to an insurance company. Thus, the insurance company is responsible to the patient, and the patient is responsible to the doctor. We will help in every way we can in filing your claim and handling insurance questions on your behalf.

Orthodontists
Dr. John Kanyusik
Dr. Carlin Wiemers
Dr. Timothy Swanson

120 East Main Street
Mankato, MN 56001
P. 507.388.2989

5 South German, PO Box 484
New Ulm, MN 56073
P. 507.354.3325
(Please call Mankato office
Mon, Thurs, and Fri)

121 South Minnesota, PO Box 152
St. Peter, MN 56082
P. 507.931.9143