Brent L. Harris DDS, MS

Cambridge Office
61121 Southgate Rd.
Cambridge, Ohio 43725
740-439-5335

Coshocton Office
419 S. Whitewoman St.
Coshocton, Ohio 43812
740-622-8759

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Office Policies

At the first visit to the orthodontist, diagnostic records are made to determine the best course of treatment. Complete diagnostic records typically include a medical/dental history, clinical examination, digital models of the teeth, photos of the patient's face and teeth, and X-rays. This information is used to develop a custom treatment plan for each patient. These records are also helpful in tracking the progress of treatment as the teeth move under orthodontic care..

After the doctor has evaluated your records, we discuss your treatment with you in detail, including the cost for your particular case.

The appointment when you get your appliances (braces, expanders, etc.) usually takes from 60 to 90 minutes. You'll then see us at regular intervals 4 to 8 weeks apart for an adjustment, which takes 20 to 40 minutes. Our regular office hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8 am to 5 pm, and Thursdays from 8 am to 4 pm. Patients are seen by appointment only. We make every effort to be on time for our patients, and ask that you extend the same courtesy to us. If you cannot keep an appointment, please notify us immediately. Cancel only if it is an emergency. It is difficult to reschedule you since most appointments are made 4 to 8 weeks in advance.

Cost
The cost of treatment depends on the severity of the patient's problem. You will be able to discuss fees and payment options before treatment begins. We have payment plans to suit different budgets, including a no-down-payment option. We also accept assignment from most insurance plans, and file the necessary papers to the insurance company. We work hard to make orthodontics affordable.

Fees
In an effort to keep orthodontic fees down while maintaining the highest level of professional care, we have established this financial policy:

If full payment is made at the onset of treatment, we will offer a fee discount. (If you have insurance, we will offer a discount for payment of your portion of the fee that will not be covered by insurance.)
To fit your individual needs, financial arrangements can be made to extend your payments over a period of months.
For your convenience, we accept payment by Visa and Mastercard.
As a service to our patients, we are also pleased to accept CareCredit. With CareCredit you can finance 100% of your dental care without down payments and no pre-payment penalties. They also offer 24, 36, or 48-month plan options with low monthly payments. It only takes a few minutes to apply online and you receive an answer in seconds.

Insurance
Unlike insurance coverage for regular dental treatment, most orthodontic coverage typically has a lifetime maximum benefit for each insured individual for orthodontic services rendered. At our office, the benefit will be credited to your total treatment fee and as a convenience to you, we will accept payments directly from your insurance carrier. The insurance company is responsible to the patient and the patient is responsible to the doctor. We will help in every way we can in filing your claim and handling insurance questions from our office on your behalf.

Since there are many different agreements between insurance carriers and their subscribers, we will gladly assist you in determining the coverage you have available.

In order to obtain your benefits for orthodontic coverage, you will need to provide us with your complete insurance information. From this information and the information obtained from the initial consultation appointment, we will be able to submit an insurance claim to your insurance carrier.

For medical reimbursement accounts, such as Flex accounts, please check with your human resource office to see what they require.