Miller Orthodontics – Apollo Beach (inside SmileLynn Pediatric Dentistry)

Yes. Your first visit at Miller Orthodontics is a free smile consultation with no obligation. It includes an exam with Dr. Miller, digital photos, X-rays as needed, a recommended treatment plan, and your exact cost in writing. You'll leave knowing what treatment you need and what it costs.

Plan for about an hour. That covers a tour of the office, records including photos and X-rays, your exam with Dr. Miller, and time with a treatment coordinator to walk through your options, insurance, and payment. Many patients are able to begin treatment during that same visit.

Yes. Many patients choose to begin treatment the same day as their consultation rather than coming back for a second appointment. If that's what you'd like to do, mention it when you book and we'll plan for it.

Clear aligner treatment at Miller Orthodontics costs the same as braces — the fee is based on how long treatment takes, not which appliance you choose. You never pay a premium for choosing aligners. Most patients fall between $3,000 and $7,200, and you get your exact cost in writing at your free consultation.

Yes. Most patients start treatment with $300 down and spread the balance across the course of treatment at 0% interest, in house. We also offer extended-term financing through HFD if you'd prefer smaller monthly payments over a longer period. We'll walk through the options with you at your consultation.

Miller Orthodontics is in network with Aetna, Ameritas, Assurant, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, DeltaCare, Delta Dental, Florida Combined Life, GEHA, Guardian, Humana PPO, MetLife, Principal, Solstice, Tricare, United Concordia, and UnitedHealthcare. We also accept Medicaid at our Carrollwood and Brandon offices. If your plan isn't listed, call us at (813) 427-2237 — we verify benefits for any plan at no charge.

Yes. Miller Orthodontics offers discounts for teachers, military members, first responders including police, fire, and EMS, and full-time students with ID. Ask about them at your consultation and we'll apply what you qualify for when we present your treatment fee.

No. You can schedule directly with Miller Orthodontics without a dentist referral. The one exception is Medicaid patients with MCNA Dental or Sunshine Health, which require a referral from your general dentist. We're happy to coordinate with your dentist throughout treatment either way.

Both produce excellent results for most cases. Braces are fixed to the teeth and work continuously, which makes them more reliable for complex bite corrections and for younger patients. Clear aligners are removable and nearly invisible, but only work if worn 20 to 22 hours a day. At Miller Orthodontics both cost the same, so the decision is about your case and your habits, not price.

Most patients at Miller Orthodontics are in treatment 12 to 24 months. Simple cases can finish in as little as six months; complex bite corrections can run 30 months or more. Dr. Miller gives you an estimated timeline at your free consultation.