Our Stephenville office is open Monday from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM, Tuesday through Thursday from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM and some Fridays from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM. We will schedule your appointment as promptly as possible. If you have pain or an emergency situation, every attempt will be made to see you that day. If you are unable to contact us, then phone your general dentist’s office or call 911.
We try our best to stay on schedule to minimize your waiting. Due to the fact Dr. Hubbard provides many types of orthodontic services, various circumstances may lengthen the time allocated for any given procedure. Emergency cases can also arise and cause delays during any given day. We appreciate your understanding and patience.
Out of courtesy to our office and the other patients that are scheduled on that day, if you or your child is 20 minutes late we will give you one of two options: 1. Wait until we have the appropriate time and staff to perform your appointment for that day or 2. Reschedule the appointment.
It is also very important to understand that a majority of our appointments must be made during school hours. Appointments are made on a first come, first served basis.
For the Stephenville office please call us at 254-968-6392 with any questions or to schedule an appointment.
Our objective is to make sure your visits with us will be pleasant and informative. Your initial appointment will consist of an examination and a discussion of potential treatment options. This important visit will address the orthodontic needs of you or your child.
Please assist us by providing the following information at the time of your first visit:
Please alert the office if you have a medical condition that may be of concern (i.e. diabetes, high blood pressure, artificial heart valves and joints, rheumatic fever, etc.) or if you are on any medication (i.e. heart medications, aspirin, anticoagulant therapy, etc.) or if you have any allergies (esp latex allergies.)
Broken Appointments: If for some reason you cannot make it to your appointment, please contact our office at 254-968-6392. By doing so you allow another patient to use that time as well as reschedule your appointment. If it is after hours leave your name and number and a brief message on our answering machine and we will return your call as soon as possible. If it is an emergency please call our main office number and you will be given instructions to call an emergency number directly to one of the staff members.
If it is determined that treatment is indicated, you will be scheduled for diagnostic records. If possible, according to your schedule and ours we may take records the same day. These records usually consist of study models, diagnostic photographs and orthodontic x-rays.
Once these orthodontic records have been obtained, Dr. Hubbard will review them and determine a specific treatment plan for your orthodontic needs. Then our office will give you a call to review your treatment plan, set up the necessary appointments to begin your orthodontic treatment and set up financial arrangements for you.
Periodic visits are an important part of orthodontic treatment. Generally, we will want to see you every 4 to 8 weeks to check your progress and make adjustments to your braces. During this time, you will need to keep appointments, follow instructions, eat nutritiously and practice good oral hygiene. Also continue to visit your dentist regularly. Missing or rescheduling appointments can and will delay/extend treatment time.
Once your braces are removed, retainers are utilized to hold your teeth in their new positions until your bone, gums and muscles adapt to the new teeth positions. The retention period is an important part of your overall treatment and should not be neglected! Dr. Hubbard’s office recommends that retainers be worn as long as you wish for your teeth to remain straight. Hopefully, that is forever!
Braces may be on between 6 months to 30 months or longer depending on the age of the patient, the severity of the problem, the patient’s cooperation and the degree of movement possible. Patient cooperation can not be emphasized enough; generally speaking this area has the largest impact on treatment time.
Before any orthodontic treatment, your family dentist should make certain that all cavities have been treated and the health of your gums and underlying bone are free of periodontal disease.
In addition, your dentist or an oral surgeon will remove any teeth that Dr. Hubbard prescribed to correct your bite. Your family dentist should also schedule cleaning and cavity checkup visits during your orthodontic care. We would like to reinforce the need to keep your regular visits with your family dentist because we are only an aid to your family dentist and not a replacement.
Please contact our office at 254-968-6392 if you have any questions. The timing of your treatment is very important. You or your child may or may not be ready for treatment. Therefore, a consultation will allow us to better understand your needs.
You may preregister with our office by filling out our secure online Patient Registration Form. After you have completed the form, please make sure to press the Complete and Send button at the bottom to automatically send us your information. The security and privacy of your personal data is one of our primary concerns and we have taken every precaution to protect it.
Financial considerations should not be an obstacle to a beautiful smile. Our practice offers a wide range of payment options including financing with no initial payment and a monthly installment plan. The cost of treatment will vary, depending on the severity of the problem. Our treatment coordinator will work out a plan suited to your individual needs.
For your convenience we accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover.
There is also the option of third party financing that can extend your payments out to as long as 60 months. We deliver the finest care at the most reasonable cost to our patients .
If you have questions regarding your account, please contact us at Stephenville Phone Number254-968-6392.
At Hubbard Orthodontics, Dr. Hubbard and our dedicated team are committed to providing exceptional orthodontic care in the heart of Stephenville. We specialize in innovative treatments and personalized care plans designed to create beautiful, healthy smiles for patients of all ages. Trust your smile to our expertise and experience a brighter, more confident future.