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Schedule a complimentary initial consultation at American River Orthodontics.

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Request a free consultation by calling our office, texting us or by filling out our convenient contact form. We will confirm your free consultation time during our office hours. If at any time you are unable to keep your appointment, please notify us. We will be glad to reschedule your appointment at a more favorable time. We greatly appreciate your time and consideration and look forward to meeting you!

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OUR GIFT TO NEW PATIENTS

Complimentary Consultation

We want your smile to reflect the real you, so your initial consultation at American River Orthodontics is completely free of charge.

Dr. Michael H. Payne, DDS, MSD, will take a thorough look at your teeth and bite, including the option of advanced digital imaging, and then provide a preliminary diagnosis and explain orthodontic options. Let us give you the smile of your dreams!

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Digital CT Scan

First our dental assistant takes a digital 3D CT Scan of your teeth.

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Dental Examination

This is followed by a professional examination of the teeth and gums.

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Professional Consultation

We will discuss your primary issues and your wishes concerning your teeth.

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Complete Treatment Plan

We devise a complete treatment plan for restoring your healthy smile.

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Medical History Forms

Please download and fill out the appropriate forms and bring them with you to your appointment. Child and Adult medical history forms are available as printable PDFs or e-form Word Documents.

Convenience

Your convenience is just as important to us as the quality of your care. That’s why we:

  • Offer flexible early morning and lunchtime appointments
  • Offer ample free parking
  • Deliver exceptional patient care
  • Accept and file your dental insurance
  • Take Visa, MasterCard and CareCredit® cards
  • Offer financing through LendingPoint

Payment Options

We accept most insurance plans. Kindly call us to verify whether or not we are participating with a particular insurance company. Please call our office if you have any questions regarding an statement; we will be happy to assist you.
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Orthodontic Services

Talk with us about state-of-the-art orthodontic services to give you the smile you’ve always wanted.

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3M™ Clarity™ Aligners

3M™ Clarity™ aligners are a discreet, removable way to fix your smile that’s custom designed and virtually invisible. They gradually move your teeth without using any metal wires or braces.

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LightForce™ Braces

With LightForce, your orthodontic treatment is as unique as you. Each bracket is made specifically for your tooth, allowing Dr. Payne to custom-design a faster, more comfortable treatment plan.

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TMD Treatment

Jaw pain, difficulty chewing and “popping” or clicking noises from the temporomandibular jaw joint can be corrected with the right treatment.

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Orthognathic Surgery Orthodontics

Treats and corrects abnormalities of the facial bones, specifically the jaws and the teeth. Often, these abnormalities (such as overbite) cause difficulty chewing, talking and sleeping. In conjunction with orthodontic treatment, can improve the overall facial profile.

The iTero 3D teeth scanner used by the orthodontic team at American River Orthodontics

Advanced 3D Imaging

We utilize 3D imaging technology from the very start of treatment – no suffering through gooey impressions here! All digital treatment plans improve accuracy and decrease treatment time.

Sacramento
Orthodontist Office

Location

3406 American River Drive, Ste E
Sacramento, CA 95864

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916-486-3626