Your First Orthodontist Visit in Houston, TX

Reviewed by Dr. Amir Davoody, board-certified orthodontist (ABO Diplomate).

Your first visit to Davoody & Hablinski Orthodontics is a complimentary, no-pressure consultation. Dr. Amir Davoody personally examines your teeth and bite, answers your questions, and explains whether treatment is needed, what it would involve, how long it would take, and what it would cost, all before you decide anything.

A Warm Welcome on Kirby Drive

From the moment you walk in, our team is here to make your visit smooth, informative, and comfortable. We know a first orthodontic visit can come with a little uncertainty, whether you are a parent bringing in a child or an adult considering treatment for yourself, so we keep things relaxed and clear. Because Dr. Davoody is the single treating orthodontist, the doctor who evaluates you today is the same one who will guide your entire treatment if you move forward.

What We Cover at Your Consultation

Your first visit is about gathering information and answering the questions that matter most:

• Is there an orthodontic concern that needs treatment?
• If so, when is the best time to begin?
• What type of treatment would work best for your goals?
• How long is treatment expected to take?
• What will it cost, and what are your payment and insurance options?

Dr. Davoody reviews his findings with you personally and in plain language. There is never pressure to commit on the spot. Our goal is for you to leave understanding your options clearly.

Diagnostic Records: How We Build Your Plan

If treatment looks likely, we may gather diagnostic records during the same visit so we can design a precise, personalized plan. These typically include:

• Digital 3D scans of your teeth (no messy molds)
• Panoramic and cephalometric X-rays (full-mouth and side-view jaw images)
• Growth and alignment analysis

These records let Dr. Davoody see exactly how your teeth and jaws fit together and plan the safest, most efficient path to your result. Starting them early can save you a visit and get treatment underway sooner.

Will Treatment Start the Same Day?

Sometimes, yes. If treatment is recommended and you are ready, we can often begin gathering records, and in some cases start the process, during the same appointment. It depends on your specific needs and your schedule. There is no obligation, and we will never rush you into a decision.

Understanding Cost and Insurance

The total cost depends on the complexity of your case, so we give you exact numbers at the consultation rather than a generic figure. If treatment is recommended, our treatment coordinator reviews all fees and your payment options with you. We offer flexible, interest-free in-office plans, accept most insurance, and file claims on your behalf to reduce your out-of-pocket cost. You can see the details on our financing and insurance page.

After Your First Visit

If you decide to begin treatment, you will leave with a clear plan and a schedule of what comes next. If treatment is not needed yet, which is common for younger children, we will tell you so and recommend the right time to check back, monitoring your or your child’s development at no pressure to start early. Either way, you will have honest, specialist guidance to act on.

Bringing Your Child for Their First Visit

If you are bringing a child, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first orthodontic visit around age 7. That can sound early, and often it is: many young children simply need monitoring, not treatment. The value of an early visit is catching anything that benefits from well-timed action while the jaw is still growing, and reassurance when everything is on track. Dr. Davoody keeps these visits relaxed and child-friendly, explains what he sees to you directly, and never recommends treatment a child does not need. If the right move is to wait and watch, he will tell you so. We see many West University and Rice Village families for these early checks, and parents appreciate getting a straight answer about whether to act now or simply monitor.

Transferring From Another Practice

Houston is a city people move to and within, often for the Medical Center or a corporate or academic role. If you or your child started treatment elsewhere, we are glad to take over your care. Dr. Davoody will review your current progress, examine where things stand, and build a plan to finish your treatment, with no large upfront fee. Many patients are relieved to learn a mid-treatment switch is routine and does not mean starting over. Bring any records from your previous orthodontist if you have them, and we will handle the rest.

Your Comfort Comes First

A first orthodontic visit should feel reassuring, not clinical and rushed. From the digital scan that replaces messy molds to the unhurried conversation with Dr. Davoody, the visit is designed to leave you informed and at ease. Ask as many questions as you like. You will never be pressured to start treatment or to decide on the spot, and for nervous patients, especially children, that calm pace makes all the difference.