Services Covered in Teledentistry
Our expert orthodontists move more than just teeth.
What is Teledentistry? Heading link
Teledentistry provides the means for a patient to receive services when the patient is in one physical location and the dentist or other oral health or general health care practitioner overseeing the delivery of those services is in another location. This mode of patient care makes use of telecommunication technologies to convey health information and facilitate the delivery of dental services without the physical constraints of a brick and mortar dental office.
What services are covered under Teledentistry in Orthodontics Clinic? Heading link
Observation
Observe the patient’s growth and/or eruption of teeth and give further advice on when it’s a good time to start treatment.
Consultation
Discussion of treatment plan
Retainer checkup
Check patient’s retainer wear
Invisalign check up
Check patient’s invisalign and give further advice on future appointment
Rubber band/Elastic wear
Observe patient’s rubber band wear and give further advice on rubber band wear
Loose orthodontic appliance
Check patient who reports loose orthodontic appliances and give further advice on handling such emergencies
Other emergencies
Check patients who report emergencies and give further advice on handling such emergencies
Do I need to pay for Teledentistry services? Heading link
Teledentistry services are generally covered as a part of your Dental Insurance. Please check with your Dental Insurance Company if the Teledentistry services are covered. In most cases, there are limits to number of Teledentistry appointments you can have in a plan year. Please check with your Dental Insurance Company if there are any limits to number of Teledentistry appointments. In case, you max out number of Teledentistry visits in a year, you might have to pay from your pocket for additional appointments in that plan year.
How do I schedule an appointment (for existing patients only)? Heading link
- Schedule an appointment
- Once you schedule a Teledentistry appointment, you will have to sign the consent form.
