I believe that my office is a very warm place to visit. Of course, I want to make an excellent first impression by how the office looks, whether it is my primary office in Longview or one of my 3 satellite offices in Marshall, Mt Pleasant or Carthage. Also, I want that excellent first impression to be felt at every visit a patient or parent has in my office.

At the initial consultation I personally spend time explaining the details of the patient's particular orthodontic needs. There are 5 very important questions that need to be answered at the first visit:
1. What is the orthodontic need?
2. What needs to be done?
3. How long will the patient be in braces?
4. Do any teeth need to be removed? (In 85% of patients, teeth do not need to be removed)
5. How much does it cost?

I and my staff make sure those questions are answered completely and all other questions and concerns are addressed at the very first visit.

Once treatment begins, I must prove to my patient or parent that they have made the right choice in me! The office atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed. In the reception room we have a coffee bar and a flat screen TV for parents comfort. There is also a game station for children. In the treatment area we have game boys and video monitors. The treatment area is always a place of high activity. My patients and parents really like how we have arranged that part of all of my offices.

Parents are always welcome to either sit "up front' in the reception room or sit with us and their child in the treatment area. I like it when a parent gets involved in their child's treatment. I tell them, "the more you know about what is going on, the better your child will progress through treatment."

I use the highest quality, "state-of-the-art" technology. But, most patients do not know the difference between "cheap" technology and "state-of-the-art". I believe it is true that, "they don't care how much you know until they know how much you care". That is one of the driving principles I have always followed.
I always stay in contact with a patients dentist as treatment progresses. In those patients who will have dental treatment needed after braces, I work very closely with their dentist to make sure that any dental treatment after braces is designed from the beginning to be beautiful when complete!

Questions are always welcome. I want patients to feel comfortable and confident that they are receiving the very best orthodontic care available in East Texas.

- Dr. Michael Scott and the team from Scott Orthodontics

Scott Orthodontics, serving Longview, Mt. Pleasant, Marshall, Carthage and surrounding areas, has been receiving some great patient reviews lately! Check out what our current patients are saying about Dr. Michael Scott and team!

Dr. Scott and his staff are AWESOME! It has been such a pleasure going to see them. Everyone at the office is sooooo sweet, friendly and caring. His office is very relaxed and they make you feel welcome and comfortable. I chose Dr. Scott's office because of how he has cared for other people that I know and the great smiles they got. Dr. Scott has treated both of my sons and me! Our smiles are beautiful! Thank you Dr. Scott and your staff. You are THE BEST!

- Stephanie

I am a busy mother of 3 and a dental hygienist. Dr. Scott comes highly recommended from me as a patient, mom and a dental professional. After all, I only want the BEST of care in orthodontics for myself, my family as well as my patients. As I refer my patients to Dr. Scott and his professional staff, I do so with confidence and assurance that they will experience "top-notch" treatment. Dr. Scott spends quality time with each patient, finding out their chief complaint concerning their smile. He does a thorough examination, then carefully prepares a treatment plan for that patient, explains their treatment options and answers any questions the patient may have. Scott Orthodontics made my family's smiles beautiful! Yours can be too!

- Shannon B., RDH

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