Your first visit, step by step

Plan on about an hour at either office. Bring a friend or a parent if you like.

01
Fill in forms ahead
Your health history goes on our private patient portal, not by email or in the contact form.
02
Meet the orthodontist
Dr. Goto or Dr. Arteaga asks what you want to change and looks at your teeth and bite.
03
X-rays and photos
We take the images the orthodontist needs, and only those.
04
Your written estimate
Evette goes through the estimate with you: insurance, paying yourself or a payment plan. You take it home before you decide.

What to bring

A short list makes the first visit easier.

Your insurance card if you have one, a list of the medicines you take, and the name of your regular dentist so we can ask for your records. If you're on a parent's plan, bring the plan holder's name and birth date.