We know you have questions before booking your first visit. This page is for the practical stuff — hours, location, insurance, what to bring, and what to expect. For more detailed clinical questions, check out our What to Expect page or give us a call at 727-242-8000.
No referral needed — you can book directly at SPOCS without a recommendation from your general dentist or any other provider. Call 727-242-8000 or schedule online at spocsorthodontics.com. It’s that simple.
Yes — completely. Your first visit includes a full clinical exam, CEPH (cephalometric) X-ray, and panoramic X-ray at no charge. There are no hidden fees and no obligation to start treatment. You will never be billed for your first visit.
You can book online at spocsorthodontics.com or call us at 727-242-8000 during office hours. Walk-ins are welcome for consultations, but calling ahead is recommended to make sure Dr. Mansour has dedicated time set aside for your visit.
Plan for approximately 60 minutes. This includes your digital X-rays, a full clinical exam with Dr. Mansour, a review of your treatment options, and a financial overview. If you have questions — and most patients do — Dr. Mansour takes the time to answer them.
Bring your dental insurance card if you have one. A list of current medications is also helpful for your health history form. For children, a parent or legal guardian must be present. That’s it — we handle the rest.
SPOCS Orthodontics is located in St. Petersburg, Florida. You’ll recognize us immediately — we’re the building with the mural. Full address and directions are available on our Contact page at spocsorthodontics.com/contact.
Please call us at 727-242-8000 or check our Contact page for current office hours. We offer early morning and extended appointment availability to accommodate work and school schedules.
Yes — parking is available on-site. No need to hunt for street parking.
Please call us at 727-242-8000 or check our current hours online for weekend availability. Hours are subject to change and we want to give you accurate information.
We accept most PPO dental insurance plans that include orthodontic benefits. Our team will verify your coverage before treatment begins and submit claims on your behalf — you are never left to navigate insurance paperwork alone. We do not accept HMO plans or Florida Medicaid/CHIP.
SPOCS uses OrthoFi for financing — an orthodontic-specific platform that automatically verifies your insurance benefits, applies them toward your balance, and offers flexible monthly payment plans that align with your treatment timeline. A $500 minimum down payment is required. There are no hidden fees and no CareCredit. FSA and HSA funds are accepted.
Yes — FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and HSA (Health Savings Account) funds are accepted for orthodontic treatment at SPOCS. Orthodontic treatment qualifies as a medical expense under IRS guidelines. If you have FSA funds approaching a year-end deadline, this is worth factoring into your timing.
Treatment cost varies based on the type of treatment and your case complexity. The only accurate number is the one Dr. Mansour gives you after reviewing your imaging at your complimentary consultation. For general ranges, see our blog post ‘How Much Does Orthodontic Treatment Cost in St. Petersburg’ at spocsorthodontics.com/blog.
Yes. SPOCS is a single-location, single-orthodontist practice. Dr. Mansour personally conducts every consultation, every adjustment, and every clinical decision throughout your treatment. You will not be passed between associates or seen by different providers.
Yes — Dr. Mansour is a multilingual provider. Consultations and ongoing care are available in English, Spanish, and Arabic. Patients and families who prefer to communicate in Spanish or Arabic are very welcome to do so.
Yes — SPOCS treats patients of all ages. Dr. Mansour sees children as young as 6 or 7 for early evaluations, teenagers for braces and Invisalign®, and adults at any age including patients in their 40s, 50s, and beyond. There is no age at which orthodontic treatment stops being an option.
The mural on the exterior of the SPOCS building was created by artist Diego Sanchez-Barillas, a 21-year-old RIT graduate and SVA MFA student who also designed the SPOCS logo. It’s a love letter to St. Petersburg — dolphins, sea creatures, and the colors of the coast. You can read the full story at spocsorthodontics.com/blog.
Call us at 727-242-8000 as soon as you know you need to change your appointment. We ask for as much notice as possible — a minimum of 24 hours is appreciated. Rescheduling adjustment appointments adds time to your overall treatment, so we encourage keeping them on schedule when you can.
Call us at 727-242-8000 during office hours. Our team will assess your situation and schedule you as quickly as possible. For broken brackets, poking wires, or lost aligners, check our Orthodontic Emergencies page for first-aid guidance at spocsorthodontics.com/blog.
We try to accommodate new patient consultations as quickly as possible. Call 727-242-8000 or book online to check current availability. If you have a time-sensitive situation — such as a child approaching a critical growth window — mention it when you call and we’ll prioritize accordingly.
Yes — we offer early morning and extended appointment availability to accommodate school schedules and work commitments. Call 727-242-8000 to discuss timing that works for your family.
Yes. SPOCS offers a dedicated TMJ & Neuromodulator Therapy Program for patients experiencing jaw pain, chronic headaches, bruxism, and related symptoms. This is a medically supervised program — not standard orthodontic treatment. Learn more at spocsorthodontics.com/tmj.
The SPOCS TMJ & Neuromodulator Therapy Program is a cash-pay program. We do not bill insurance directly. However, we provide a full documentation package after your procedure — including a letter of medical necessity from Dr. Mansour — that you can submit to your own insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement. FSA and HSA funds are accepted.
No. You can book a TMJ evaluation at SPOCS without any orthodontic issue. If Dr. Mansour determines that a bite problem is contributing to your jaw pain, he will explain that at the evaluation. A TMJ consultation is $300, applied in full toward your treatment plan if you move forward.
Call us at 727-242-8000 during office hours and we’ll answer any question you have — no commitment, no pressure. You can also send us a message from our Contact page.
For detailed clinical information, visit our blog at spocsorthodontics.com/blog — 23 posts covering every aspect of orthodontic and TMJ care in plain language.
CEPH + PANO imaging included at no charge. No referral needed. No obligation.
3200 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704 | Mon–Fri 7AM–6PM | Hablamos Español
