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Orthodontist
Greater Chattanooga Orthodontics
1829 Gun Barrel Road
Chattanooga,
TN
37421
423-296-0407
Special Offers
Free Consultation, Exam, and Records
Now Offering Invisalign
Providing the Highest Quality Orthodontic Care
Welcome to our practice! We appreciate the trust you have placed in us.Greater Chattanooga Orthodontics is owned and operated by Dr. James E. Larson. We are a dental practice specializing in orthodontics. Our number one goal is to provide the highest quality orthodontic care in a family-based, high-technology practice. Using proven state-of-the art technology to enhance your experience, we maintain the most advanced procedures and equipment available including digital radiography, digital photography, and advanced computer graphics to ensure that every patient achieves a healthy and beautiful smile.
We offer a unique orthodontic experience that is fun, affordable, interactive, and effective. Combining the right mix of personal care, high technology, and continuing education, we maintain a commitment to our patients in every facet of our practice. If you have questions or concerns, please let us know.
We accept any insurance that has orthodontic benefits. We will file your insurance for you and will also submit to Tenn Care and Georgia Medicaid. We offer free consultations with exams and x-rays. We will also finance amounts in our office with no credit checks, no down payment and no finance charges.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is it required that my family dentist schedule my appointment with the orthodontist?
- No, it is not. Many of our patients are referred by their family dentist, yet many other patients take the initiative to schedule an examination themselves.
- At what age should I schedule an appointment for an orthodontic screening?
- The American Association of Orthodontists recommends an orthodontic screening at age 7. By this age, several permanent teeth in most children have erupted allowing us to effectively evaluate your orthodontic condition.
- How long will it take to complete treatment?
- Treatment time obviously depends on each patient's specific orthodontic problem. In general, treatment times range from 12 to 30 months. The "average" time frame a person is in braces is approximately 22 months.
- How much will braces cost? Are financing options available? How does my insurance work?
- It is impossible to give an exact cost for treatment until we have examined you. We will cover the exact cost and financial options during the initial examination. We have many financing options available to accommodate your needs, and we will review these with you. We will also review your insurance policy, and help to maximize your benefit and file your claims. We have different prices for different lengths of treatment. Up to 12 months is $1,799, 12 to 18 months is $2,599, and 18 to 24 months is $3,499.
- Is it too late to have braces if I am already an adult?
- A surprising percentage of our patients are adults. In fact, 25% of all orthodontic patients are adults. Health, happiness, and self-esteem are vitally important to adults. No patient is "too old" to wear braces!
- Can I wear braces even though I have crowns and missing teeth?
- Yes. A tooth with a crown will move just like a tooth with a simple filling. When teeth are missing, orthodontic treatment will aid in the alignment of the remaining teeth.
- Why should you choose an orthodontic specialist?
- Teeth, and sometimes entire facial structures, are permanently changed by orthodontic treatment. It is important that the treatment be appropriate and properly completed. Orthodontic specialists have extensive and specialized training that enables them to provide their patients with professional, personalized treatments.
