Financial & Insurance

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

There are many different agreements between insurance carriers and their subscribers, and each contract provides a different benefit. However, orthodontic insurance generally differs from regular dental insurance in that each insured individual usually has a lifetime maximum benefit for orthodontic services. This benefit is paid as a percentage of the orthodontic fee (diagnostic records, initial fee, monthly payments, etc.) until the benefit maximum has been reached. Charges for lost or broken appliances may not be covered by insurance.

For your convenience we will gladly assist you in submitting both predetermination and initial insurance claims pertaining to charges for care rendered in our office. However, please be aware our primary financial relationship is with our patients, or their families, and not with their respective insurance companies. Final responsibility for collection of benefits from your insurance company rests with the insured party. Our professional services are rendered and charged directly to the patient or their family and they are responsible for payment of all fees incurred.

Know what your benefits are before treatment starts. If you are not sure, contact your insurance company so you know exactly how much you can expect to be paid and when to expect payment. Following the initial examination and consultation, we can provide a detailed quote containing treatment required, treatment costs and treatment item numbers. These can then be used for determination of benefits payable to you from your insurance provider. For your convenience, we will accept payments from your insurance company assigned to us by the insured. Such payments will be credited accordingly to your account. If your insurance carrier provides a form for verification of continuing treatment, we will be glad to complete the signature portion.

For your convenience, we also accept payment by EFTPOS, Visa, MasterCard, Direct Deposit and interest free payment plans.