How wonderful it would be if every one of our patients had their braces removed and treatment completed on time! Everyone would be happy: patients, parents, and doctors. Everyone’s smile should look as nice as possible, and have no spots on the teeth when the braces are removed. This can happen if our patients:

1. Never miss appointments
2. Clean their teeth adequately
3. Avoid things that damage or break braces
4. Do everything that is asked of them when wearing elastics and removable appliances

We have developed an incentive plan for our patients, to try to achieve our goals of everyone having their braces off on time with no spots on their teeth. At every appointment, patients will have the opportunity to earn points. Patients with braces can receive a maximum of three points per appointment. One point is awarded for clean teeth and good brushing. A second point is given if there are no damaged, broken, or lost appliances. A third point can be earned through good cooperation if the patient is wearing elastics, or removable appliances as instructed.
When a patient has earned enough points they may redeem them for gift cards according to the appropriate group.

The list of prizes includes:

• 6 points: Spin the prize wheel!
• 12 points: $10 gift card (examples: Arby’s, Bath & Body Works, Blockbuster, iTunes)
• 25 points: $20 gift card (examples: Meijer, Best Buy, Barnes & Noble)
• 45 points: $25 gift card (examples: Local Shopping Malls, AE, Gap, Old Navy, Staples)
• 60 points: 2 Passes to Michigan Adventure or $50 gift card to Craig’s Cruisers

Additional bonus points may be awarded from time to time for other achievements (examples: earning good grades, participating in sports or other physical activity). We expect to have fun with this, and hope it encourages our patients to make the necessary effort and cooperation enabling them to have their braces removed on time!