Scheduling Appointments

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How do I fit orthodontics into my busy schedule?

Most people seeking orthodontic treatment have other important obligations during the day, usually involved with work or school.  When active orthodontic treatment begins, each patient is seen every 6-8 weeks, and some of these appointments will conflict with work or school schedules.

We have devoted considerable time and effort into designing our scheduling system.  Here is what we want to do.  First we want to see you on time for your appointment.  Second, we want to have adequate time during each appointment to do the necessary procedure.  Third, we wish to answer questions and update your treatment progress.  In addition, we will work with you to schedule around your school or work hours as much as possible.  As you can image, a well organised schedule requires considerable structure tempered with flexibility.  Please keep in mind that most of all our patients either attend schools/university or go to work.

Short & Long appointments

Longer appointments, which are few in number, are scheduled between 8:40am – 4:30pm and shorter appointments are scheduled either before 8:40am or after 4:30pm.  In this way, an entire afternoon is not committed to one or two patients, but rather, is scheduled to accommodate as many families as possible for after school appointment.  If you should ever wish to come to the practice during a quieter time, please ask reception to schedule an appointment during school hours.

Some appointments are blissfully short.  During your treatment there are times when the adjustments are completed quickly even though they may be quite technical.  We have tried to design treatment methods that limit your inconvenience.

Because the schedule is carefully crafted, your late arrival can pose a problem.  In fairness to the other scheduled patients, we may not be able to squeeze you into the schedule and therefore would find it necessary to reschedule your appointment or ask you to wait for an free period if available.

Rescheduling Appointments

We realise that once in a while unforeseen circumstances arise which necessitate a change in appointments; or cause you to overlook an appointment.  We will do our best to reschedule your appointment as soon as possible.  However in order to avoid a delay in treatment, it may become necessary to reschedule an after school appointment to one during school hours.  Missed appointments, or numerous appointment changes will inevitably result in an extension of your treatment time.

Automated SMS / Email Confirmation Service.

Once you start orthodontic treatment, we provide an automated SMS or EMAIL confirmation service for all your appointments.  This is normally sent 1 week prior to your scheduled appointment.  Please note that even though this automated reminder is very reliable (is not 100% full proof) and should always supplement your own diary.

Scheduling Appointments

Clarity Boys1

How do I fit orthodontics into my busy schedule?

Most people seeking orthodontic treatment have other important obligations during the day, usually involved with work or school.  When active orthodontic treatment begins, each patient is seen every 6-8 weeks, and some of these appointments will conflict with work or school schedules.

We have devoted considerable time and effort into designing our scheduling system.  Here is what we want to do.  First we want to see you on time for your appointment.  Second, we want to have adequate time during each appointment to do the necessary procedure.  Third, we wish to answer questions and update your treatment progress.  In addition, we will work with you to schedule around your school or work hours as much as possible.  As you can image, a well organised schedule requires considerable structure tempered with flexibility.  Please keep in mind that most of all our patients either attend schools/university or go to work.

Short & Long appointments

Longer appointments, which are few in number, are scheduled between 8:40am – 4:30pm and shorter appointments are scheduled either before 8:40am or after 4:30pm.  In this way, an entire afternoon is not committed to one or two patients, but rather, is scheduled to accommodate as many families as possible for after school appointment.  If you should ever wish to come to the practice during a quieter time, please ask reception to schedule an appointment during school hours.

Some appointments are blissfully short.  During your treatment there are times when the adjustments are completed quickly even though they may be quite technical.  We have tried to design treatment methods that limit your inconvenience.

Because the schedule is carefully crafted, your late arrival can pose a problem.  In fairness to the other scheduled patients, we may not be able to squeeze you into the schedule and therefore would find it necessary to reschedule your appointment or ask you to wait for an free period if available.

Rescheduling Appointments

We realise that once in a while unforeseen circumstances arise which necessitate a change in appointments; or cause you to overlook an appointment.  We will do our best to reschedule your appointment as soon as possible.  However in order to avoid a delay in treatment, it may become necessary to reschedule an after school appointment to one during school hours.  Missed appointments, or numerous appointment changes will inevitably result in an extension of your treatment time.

Automated SMS / Email Confirmation Service.

Once you start orthodontic treatment, we provide an automated SMS or EMAIL confirmation service for all your appointments.  This is normally sent 1 week prior to your scheduled appointment.  Please note that even though this automated reminder is very reliable (is not 100% full proof) and should always supplement your own diary.