FAQs
What’s included in the Fee at Faster Than Braces:
There is no charge, ever, for the initial visit, x-ray or consult with the doctor and a copy of the x-ray is yours to keep for free whether or not you decide to have treatment at Faster Than Braces
At Faster Than Braces we only have one fee for braces – $2,998.00. If treatment is needed, then everything is included even if we need to use an RPE or other orthodontic device to help you get an amazing smile.
At Smiley Face we only have one financing plan – $292 down and $123 a month for 22 months. If you have an insurance benefit it may get even better!
When a patient pays for braces - they get all of this included:
Putting the braces on is included in the fee
All the appointments and adjustments are included in the fee
Repairs are included in the fee
Taking the braces off is included in the fee
A set of custom, vacuum formed, clear retainers is included in the fee
Retainer checks are included in the fee
We only have one additional product for those who get braces, our seven-year Retainer Assurance program. This program is $615 or 5 payments of $123. It’s a completely optional service to help keep your smile straight long after your braces are off.It all started when…
What about Insurance?
At Comfort Dental we get lots of questions. One of them is “Do you take Medicaid?” We sure do! We want everyone in Pensacola to get an amazing smile!
Two other questions we often hear are “Does Medicaid pay for braces?” and “How does Medicaid work when it comes to braces?” We are glad you asked! Let me do my best to explain.
Medicaid is a system run and funded by the state of Florida (we can only take FLORIDA Medicaid at Smiley Face) that provides scholarships for braces to people who qualify. To qualify you must be 18 or younger and registered/active with Medicaid. If you are then when you come to the office for your first visit we will take an X-ray and Dr Burris will evaluate your teeth using a scoring sheet the state of Florida provides. If you score enough on the sheet then we will make records and send them in for the state to evaluate and they will tell us if you qualify or not. This process takes several weeks to a couple months. If you qualify the state will pay for your braces. If you don’t qualify you still can take advantage of our awesome pricing and financing to get the smile of your dreams!
What will my first visit be like?
Once you call or text the Comfort Dental Cares Team at 239 -537 05411 to make your first appointment you’ll probably be wondering what will happen when you show up at the orthodontic office. We can help work that! Here is an explanation of exactly what will happen at your first visit.
When you arrive at the office, you’ll be greeted by our friendly, bilingual receptionists who can help with any questions you have. We will need some information from you so you can have a seat in the reception while you do a little paperwork or you can come on back to the clinic where the magic happens and have a seat on one of our comfy couches. Relax! This is meant to be fun.
While you’re in the back be sure to check out the interactive games or take a minute to record a song in one of our sound studios. When your song is finished you can email or text or share a copy of the video!
Next, Dr. Burris will probably have a member of the Smiley Face Braces team get an X-ray of your teeth and jaws (called a panoramic X-ray). This is done with our state of the art, digital, Carestream 8100 machines because we are all about safety!
The next step is for Dr. Burris to look at you in person. You’ll sit in one of our comfy clinic chairs so that he can look at you, your teeth and your X-ray all at once. He will tell you what he sees, what he thinks and what he suggests you do. If you have any apparent cavities or gum disease Dr. Burris will want you to see a dentist to take care of that before we do any tooth movement. He will probably ask when the last time you saw your dentist was as well as remind you to see your dentist for regular cleanings and checkups as visits to Smiley Face are not a substitute for that.
If you have any questions about your teeth or the suggested treatment then Dr. Burris will answer them while you are at the office. If you have any questions about your insurance, the cost of treatment, how the appointments work or any of that, one of the Smiley Face team members will help you!
Once everything is settled and if you are in good oral health then we can proceed with treatment. Dr Burris doesn’t want to waste your time so we will start whenever you are ready. If that’s next week then we will make an appointment. If it’s today then you’ll get your braces today.
Getting braces put on isn’t like it used to be. It takes less than 30 minutes, doesn’t hurt a bit and can be fun to do or watch! Make sure to get some funny photos of yourself while the smile construction is happening.
Once your braces are on a member of the Comfort Dental Cares team will give you advice about living and eating with braces on. It’s not a big deal once you get used to it!