COSTS AND INSURANCE

Fees

There are no fees for a patient’s initial examination.  The cost of treatment will vary depending on the complexity of each patient’s problem and you will be able to discuss fees and payment plans before any treatment is begun.  We have developed the following financial policies:

 - If the fee for treatment if paid in full at the start of treatment, we will offer you a discount.

 - Payment plans can be arranged to extend your payments over the anticipated time of treatment.

 - We accept payment by cash, check, Visa or MasterCard.

Insurance

If you have orthodontic insurance, we will help you determine the extent of your coverage.  Most orthodontic insurance policies have a lifetime orthodontic benefit that is different from regular dental insurance and this amount varies between policies.  We will ask that insurance benefits be assigned directly to the office.  The balance can be arranged into a payment plan. 

Please understand that care is being provided to you, not to an insurance company.  We will help in any way possible and will file insurance forms for you, but we cannot affect the portion of the fees that your insurance company will pay.  Any portion not paid by insurance will be the patient’s (parent’s) responsibility.