WELCOME NEW PATIENTS

Office Visits

Our greatest goal is to give you the healthy, straight, beautiful smile that you've always wanted. We understand that choosing to receive orthodontic care is a big decision, and we respect your reasons for wanting to improve the way you look and feel. Our practice will work with you every step of the way to make sure that your orthodontic care is as rewarding as possible. We utilize the latest technology, offering a variety of safe and gentle treatment options to give you the customized, individual care you deserve!

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Patient Forms

Please take a minute to print and fill out the patient information form before your first appointment.

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Patient Testimonials

If you’d like to share some kind words and smiles, please ask our front desk staff for a comment card at your next appointment. We’d love to hear about your experience!

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Financial Information

The cost of your orthodontic treatment will vary depending on your individual needs and treatment plan. Our staff will discuss with you the cost of your treatment and each available payment plan option, so that you can make the best choice for you and your smile. We will work with you to create a payment plan that fits your budget, and you will know what to expect before beginning treatment.

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CONTESTS & REWARDS

We love to reward our patients for keeping their smiles healthy! At your next appointment, be sure to ask our front desk staff about upcoming contests and the cool prizes you can win.

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Happy teenagers for Invisalign aligners to straighten teeth

Scheduling Office Visits

Every smile starts with an initial consultation!

Your initial consultation will give you the opportunity to meet our team, learn more about orthodontics, receive a complete initial exam, and find out which treatment options will best meet your needs. During your initial consultation, we will:

  • Review your dental and medical history forms
  • Provide a complete oral exam, with X-rays, to determine whether treatment is necessary
  • Help you create a customized treatment plan
  • Discuss all financial information, insurance options, and payment plans

Our team will be glad to answer any questions you may have, and we will provide all the information that you need to determine which treatment is right for you. Please contact our practice to schedule your initial consultation.

What happens after the initial consultation?

You're one step closer to achieving the smile you've always wanted! After your consultation, we will schedule your first appointment and your doctor will place your new orthodontic appliance. This appointment generally takes about an hour, and during this time our team will be available to make sure that you are as comfortable as possible.

Scheduling Appointments

Visiting the orthodontist about every four to eight weeks is an important part of your orthodontic treatment. Our practice will work with you to make sure that your appointments are as convenient as possible. When scheduling appointments, please let us know what days and times work best for you.

We understand that “life happens”! If you're running late or need to reschedule, please let us know and we will do everything we can to accommodate you. When you're ready to schedule your first appointment, contact our practice and our friendly scheduling coordinator will assist you. We're looking forward to working with you.

Visiting the dentist during orthodontic treatment

It is very important that you continue to visit your family dentist once every six months, even during your orthodontic treatment, for teeth cleanings and routine dental checkups. If extra dental care is needed, we will be happy to coordinate with your family dentist to make sure that you are receiving the best care possible.

Patient Forms

  • New Patient Form PDF
  • Notice of Privacy Practices PDF

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Testimonials

Ryane 5/5

"The staff at Dr. Ellingsen's office is incredibly friendly and accommodating. Appointments are easy to obtain, and they work with your billing issues. They are always timely and explain procedures clearly. We have three family members (so far) receive treatment and are pleased with the results."

Alex F. 5/5

"This place is awesome! As a mother of a child with special needs, it is VERY important to me to have an office with caring and understanding staff that is willing to work through many issues with my child. The staff at Smiles have always exceeded the call of duty and gone the extra mile for my child."

Daniel V. 5/5

"Smiles is a great place to go for treatments and checkups. Everyone is so friendly and makes me feel welcomed and important."

Christy B. 5/5

"Both my son and I have been blessed with getting braces at such a wonderful office. I have been coming to this office for over five years now and will be very sad when I am done. My son and I have many ‘graces’ with ‘braces’ from the Smiles family."

Danika 5/5

"The staff at Dr. Ellingsen's office is always nice, welcoming, and courteous!"

Jayda N. 5/5

"Dr. Ellingsen and his staff have created a little nook in Spokane that promotes clean, healthy living with a family in mind. From the beautiful photos of his own family on the walls to the extraordinary customer service from each of his staff."

Janel 5/5

"The best orthodontist in town! I totally trust Dr. Ellingsen and his entire staff. You will get compassion and understanding. I feel that they have always gone the extra mile. My daughter is autistic, and they can handle her extremely well and are totally caring. Thank you to all of you for the terrific job."

Jeannie and Rob White 5/5

"We would like to tell you how much Dr. Ellingsen and his staff have helped our son Kyle. In just a matter of a couple months, his teeth have straightened out and given him such a beautiful smile. We have noticed a huge boost in his confidence, and he even walks taller. Thank you for all of your help."

Chris Armstrong 5/5

"I just received my braces less than a month ago, but so far the experience with you and your staff has been great. The entire staff is top notch and very friendly, welcoming, and enthusiastic. You run a tight ship—keep up the great efforts."

Angela Magney 5/5

"I want everyone to know how wonderful I think Dr. Ron and the staff are! I recently had both of my girls in braces and was very impressed with the friendly staff always smiling. Taylor, who is seven years old, was a little rough on her braces and pulled her wire out after only four weeks. I called and they told me to bring her in. It was great that I could get her in the same day with no problems. I think Dr. Ron has the friendliest staff around! As much time as we are going to spend at the orthodontist, it is comforting to know my children will be taken very good care of (it feels like family). Thank you for everything!"

Financial Information

Affordable Payment Plans

Your smile is yours forever, and we want to make it as easy as possible for you to receive the best orthodontic care whenever you need it.

** Our practice accepts most major credit cards and insurance plans. **

If you have insurance that will cover any portion of your orthodontic treatment, our office staff is always available to help you with insurance claims and paperwork.

Please let us know if you have any questions about your insurance coverage or ideas about how we can make your entire orthodontic experience a pleasant one.

Patient Contests

Collect Wooden Nickels and Win Prizes!

As part of our patient rewards system, patients are awarded wooden nickels, which they can trade in for different prizes!

Earn wooden nickels by:

  • Practicing good dental hygiene
  • Wearing your Ellingsen Smiles Orthodontics shirt into the office

Wood nickels can then be traded in for:

  • Starbucks gift cards
  • Target gift cards
  • Movie tickets
  • iTunes gift cards
  • Stuffed animals
  • And a variety of other gizmos and gadgets

Ask our front desk staff about earning wooden nickels during your next visit.