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Your First Visit
An hour, no cost, and you leave knowing exactly where you stand. Here is precisely what happens.
Step by step
1. Welcome
You are checked in at the front desk, offered a drink, and shown where everything is. Waits here are short and our reviews say so.
2. Records
A digital scan of your teeth and an X-ray. No impression putty. This takes a few minutes.
3. Exam with Dr. Cochran
A bite and jaw assessment, an airway look, and for children a growth and development evaluation.
4. Options and cost
What would work for your case, what each option involves, how long it takes, and the actual price with payment plans.
What this visit is not
It is not a sales appointment with a treatment coordinator and a closing script. Dr. Cochran sees you, and if your case does not need treatment, or does not need what somebody else recommended, he will say so.
"Came here for a second opinion and so glad we did! Doctor told us the procedure a previous orthodontist suggested my child have was not necessary. So happy with this doctor's honesty."
L R, Google review
You will not be asked for a decision in the room. Go home, think about it, call us.
Book your free consultation
Tell us how to reach you and our team will call to find a time that works. New patient requests only.
Prefer to talk now? Call (210) 714-5525.
Common questions
Is the first visit really free?
Yes. Exam, digital scan and X-ray at no charge, at either office, with no obligation to start treatment.
How long does it take?
Allow about an hour. That covers records, the exam with Dr. Cochran, and a proper conversation about options and cost.
What should I bring?
Your insurance details if you have orthodontic cover, and any referral or X-rays from your general dentist if you have them. That is it.
Can treatment start the same day?
Often, yes. If you are ready and the case is straightforward, we do not make you come back a second time just to begin.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book directly with us.
Ready to start? Your consultation is free.
Exam, digital scan and X-ray at no cost, at either San Antonio office. You will leave knowing your options and what treatment would cost.