Professional Organizations  | Procedure Information | Patient Payment Options

Professional Organizations

• The American Association of Orthodontists - This site provides exclusive member-only access for its 13,500 member doctors. The AAO has developed a separate patient site which is listed below (www.braces.org).

Procedure & Physician Information

• All about Braces - The Orthodontic Information Page features FAQs, related articles, and fun facts about orthodontic treatment.
• American Association of Orthodontists Public Site - The official patient site sponsored by the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). The site provides a comprehensive look at specific information and articles regarding orthodontic treatment and procedures. In addition to providing up-to-date news features, the site takes you through the history of orthodontic treatment and explores the profession of orthodontics. The site also includes a find a doctor feature, insurance information, and links to affiliate organizations.
• Locate-a-Doc - Locate a doctor area by searching this database by specialty and by your city and state or by entering your zip code.

Patient Payment Information

• Bankrate.com - Before you pay for your orthodontic treatment with a credit card, take a minute and calculate how long it will take to pay off. There are two options available. You can set your payment, and see how long it will take to erase your debt. Or you can decide how many months you want to carry this debt load, and figure out payments accordingly.