Orthodontic FAQs

All prices are based on the complexity and goals of each particular case. Because these vary with each patient, orthodontic treatment ranges from $2000 for limited treatment up to $7000 for comprehensive treatment. We offer a free consultation with Dr. Duffy, one of the best orthodontists in Broken Arrow or Owasso, OK, where we will give you an exact fee if treatment is needed. We offer payment plans and work with insurance.

Most orthodontic insurances have a lifetime maximum benefit –normally about $1500. We will file your insurance to make sure you receive your entire benefit. Even if Dr. Duffy, our family orthodontist, is not listed as a provider on your insurance plan, we accept all insurance plans that have a lifetime benefit. The only insurance that we do not accept is contracted insurance such as Soonercare.

We have several financing options available to you that include payment in full with a fee discount, a no-interest payment plan with an initial down payment, and a third-party lender.

We do not send invoices for monthly payments. We can set up a credit or debit card for monthly payments, or we can print a list of payments for checkwriters. We typically see patients every six weeks for adjustments, but payments are due monthly so we provide these options to keep payments current.

Yes, flex accounts are a great source of payment, and we will work with you to help you get the maximum benefit.

Yes, we accept MasterCard®, Visa®, Discover®, and American Express®.

We have a tooth brushing station so that as soon as you check in you can brush your teeth here.

Yes, we provide complimentary WiFi for our patients.

The majority of your appointments are quick adjustments to your wires that can be scheduled before or after school. There are a few appointments that will require more time that will need to be scheduled during the morning.

Removing teeth is sometimes required to achieve the best orthodontic results. Straight teeth and a balanced facial profile are the goals of orthodontics. However, because new technology has provided advanced orthodontic procedures, removing teeth is not always necessary for orthodontic treatment.

A surprising percentage of our patients are adults. In fact, 25 percent of all our orthodontic patients are 18 and over. Health, happiness, and self-esteem are vitally important to adults. No patient is ever “too old” to want a beautiful smile!

If you have an injury to your mouth from a sports accident, bicycle crash, or something of that nature, or if your appliance (Herbst, palatal expander, lingual holding arch) is broken or loose, call the office at 918-249-1818 to obtain the emergency number to contact Dr. Duffy directly.

Depending on the goals set forth at the beginning of treatment determines the length of treatment. Generally for full treatment, you will wear your braces 18-24 months. We will be happy to tell you our “goal date” that we set at the beginning of treatment. Remember to accomplish this goal, we ask you the following things:

• Don’t break any brackets; broken brackets will lengthen treatment.
• Brush your teeth! Teeth move faster in a clean environment!
• Wear your elastics (rubber bands) when the time comes.

You will need to wear your retainers for life – or for as long as you want straight teeth. Tooth movement is a natural part of aging. You can prevent tooth movement as long as you wear your retainers nightly; they will retain the movement of your teeth!

When we make your retainer, the model from the impression gets destroyed in the process. This allows us to make the tightest fit possible so that the retainer fits your smile!

Yes, but we recommend a mouth guard for all sports! Kevin Durant isn’t afraid of showing off his mouth guard, but basketball is not the only sport where mouth guards are important. Playing soccer, football, baseball, or wrestling all have the potential to cause mouth injuries.

Yes! Regular check-ups and cleanings with your family dentist are important while in braces.