Welcome to American River Orthodontics, the office of Michael H. Payne, D.D.S., M.S.D., a highly respected provider in your community. Located in Sacramento, California, our mission/goal is to provide the highest quality orthodontic care where patients come first!
In our warm, friendly and inviting office we utilize the latest technological advances in orthodontic treatment such as the Damon self ligating brackets, clear braces and clear aligners, along with the latest in computer technology (digital imaging and advanced computer imaging graphics) to ensure that you receive the most professional and effective care possible.
We recognize that every patient has different needs so we pride ourselves in offering courteous customized service to each person who walks through our doors. Whether you're an adult, adolescent or child, we are committed to helping you achieve the smile you deserve in the most comfortable environment possible.
We offer strategies to achieve treatment success
Financial
We can help! You can afford to finance orthodontic treatment. In this new economy and these stressful times we have designed creative financial plans to meet your specific needs so that you can receive the care and treatment you deserve.
- 0% in house financing
- Low or no down payment
- Low monthly payment plans
- Credit cards accepted (Visa, Master Card, and Debit)
- Electronic Funds transfer
- We take care of billing your insurance and credit you the anticipated insurance benefit
Your Appearance During Treatment
A common concern of our patients prior to starting treatment is, "How will I look with braces?" Technological advances have changed faces in braces. American River Orthodontics offers many options for your treatment. From the Damon System brackets which are smaller and more comfortable to clear brackets. We offer clear aligners such as Invisalign, Clear Correct, and Simply Five.
Time, Comfort and Convenience in Treatment
- Fewer appointments
- State-of-the-art wire technology speeds the treatment process
- High-tech bracket design is smaller, more comfortable
- Precision bracket placement shortens treatment time
- Advances in bone biology can cut treatment time in half
Scheduling Appointments
For your convenience our office is open Monday through Friday. We offer early appointments on Wednesdays from 7am-4 pm and Fridays from 7am to 12 pm. We have an advanced scheduling system and can provide reminders to you by text message, e-mail, and by phone.
Our goal for each and every patient is to provide excellent orthodontic care while seeing each patient on time.
We have designed our schedule to provide more short treatment appointments before and after school. By doing this we can accommodate more families during these popular times.
We strive to keep you informed and updated.
We welcome questions and we are always willing to assist our patient and parents in understanding the orthodontic plan and treatment progress. We communicate. Our experienced staff will keep you apprised of progress at every appointment and we are open to answer any question you may have. We reward patients for doing their part in treatment. Earn gift cards for good brushing, keeping appointments, arriving on time, no appliance breakage and good elastic wear!!
What is an orthodontist you may ask?
An Orthodontist is a dental specialist. Orthodontists complete 2-3 years of additional specialized education after dental school at an accredited orthodontic graduate program. Orthodontists work to prevent and/or correct irregularities in the alignment and position of the teeth in children and adults. They guide facial development, which in turn serves to improve both the appearance of teeth as well as how the teeth function when chewing. The relationship of how each tooth works in concert with the others and the bite of a patient are important to orthodontists. They are responsible for improving and dramatically correcting the smiles of patients utilizing braces, retainers and other types of orthodontic appliances. By enhancing the alignment of teeth, this often improves the appearance of the whole face shape for the better. We correct teeth that are misaligned but we also correct jaw abnormalities and fix overbites. While many people associate orthodontics with teenagers with crooked teeth, in reality, we treat people of all age groups who seek a healthier and more appealing smile.
Dr. Payne is an Orthodontist. He has practiced dentistry and orthodontics for over 20 years. Dr. Payne completed dental school at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco in 1988. He returned in 1996 for his advanced degree in orthodontics from the University of the Pacific, graduating in 1998 with an orthodontic certificate and a postdoctoral Master’s Degree.
It's as easy to get started as calling our office at (916) 486-4233.
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