Financing & Insurance
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Check out your dental insurance plan documents or call your insurer to find out how your plan works.
Send your info
A couple days before your child’s appointment, send us your insurance billing info.
We file a claim
As a courtesy, we file all claims to your dental insurance provider.
Pay
We make paying your portion easy by accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX, Venmo, Apple Pay, cash, and personal checks.
Smiles Made Simple
It’s important to verify eligibility and benefits with your dental insurance company prior to your child’s appointment.
We are considered an in-network provider for the majority of PPO insurance plans in our area. Even when we’re in their network, most insurance companies pay only a portion of dental fees.
Most plans pay 50%–80% of the total fee. Before your child’s appointment, take time to review your plan documents carefully or call your insurer to clarify how your dental benefits work. Insurance benefits may vary with the age of your child.
To help, we can submit a dental pre-determination to your dental insurer requesting a cost estimate for your child’s treatment. They may take 4–6 weeks to get back to us. Though the predetermination is still just an estimate, it will give you a clearer idea of what to expect.
So we can be most helpful to you regarding insurance, please send us accurate insurance billing information at least 48 hours before your child’s appointment.
We’ll adjust our fees according to our contract with each insurance company. Without your information, we won’t be able to bill your insurer and you’ll be responsible for 100% of the fees for that day.
The good news is that our fees fall within the acceptable range for most insurers. If your insurer uses a fee schedule that’s outside the standard cost of care in our area, you are responsible for the difference.
We’ll gladly help you receive your benefits from your dental insurance company. As a courtesy, we will file all claims to your dental insurer. Deductibles and copayments are due on the day of service.
Even with insurance, you are ultimately responsible for all fees for services we provide. That’s why we prioritize getting ahead of the game with research and estimates—so you don’t have surprises.
As your child’s dental care provider, our relationship is with you, not the insurance company. We strive to iron out insurance details first so we focus on your kiddos.
We make payment easy by accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX, cash, and personal checks. We make every effort to accurately estimate the costs. Because your insurance coverage is an agreement between you and your insurer, final responsibility for fees is yours.
Life happens: We recognize that sometimes families incur a balance. If you have trouble making your payment, please call us to discuss payment options—we don’t want finances getting in the way of your child’s oral health.
Balances not paid in full within 30 days after receipt of a statement accrue a 1.5% monthly interest rate (18% annually).
It’s important to verify eligibility and benefits with your dental insurance company prior to your child’s appointment.
We are considered an in-network provider for the majority of PPO insurance plans in our area. Even when we’re in their network, most insurance companies pay only a portion of dental fees.
Most plans pay 50%–80% of the total fee. Before your child’s appointment, take time to review your plan documents carefully or call your insurer to clarify how your dental benefits work. Insurance benefits may vary with the age of your child.
To help, we can submit a dental pre-determination to your dental insurer requesting a cost estimate for your child’s treatment. They may take 4–6 weeks to get back to us. Though the predetermination is still just an estimate, it will give you a clearer idea of what to expect.
So we can be most helpful to you regarding insurance, please send us accurate insurance billing information at least 48 hours before your child’s appointment.
We’ll adjust our fees according to our contract with each insurance company. Without your information, we won’t be able to bill your insurer and you’ll be responsible for 100% of the fees for that day.
The good news is that our fees fall within the acceptable range for most insurers. If your insurer uses a fee schedule that’s outside the standard cost of care in our area, you are responsible for the difference.
We’ll gladly help you receive your benefits from your dental insurance company. As a courtesy, we will file all claims to your dental insurer. Deductibles and copayments are due on the day of service.
Even with insurance, you are ultimately responsible for all fees for services we provide. That’s why we prioritize getting ahead of the game with research and estimates—so you don’t have surprises.
As your child’s dental care provider, our relationship is with you, not the insurance company. We strive to iron out insurance details first so we focus on your kiddos.
We make payment easy by accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX, cash, and personal checks. We make every effort to accurately estimate the costs. Because your insurance coverage is an agreement between you and your insurer, final responsibility for fees is yours.
Life happens: We recognize that sometimes families incur a balance. If you have trouble making your payment, please call us to discuss payment options—we don’t want finances getting in the way of your child’s oral health.
Balances not paid in full within 30 days after receipt of a statement accrue a 1.5% monthly interest rate (18% annually).
Fast Facts For A First Visit
The first visit helps create your child’s dental home. For any future dental needs or emergencies, you already have an established dentist you and your child know and trust.
Your child’s appointment is our priority. We understand that unexpected situations may arise, and we’re here to accommodate you. If you need to reschedule due to an emergency or illness, just let us know at least 24 hours in advance, and we’ll find a new time that suits you.
While we aim to keep appointments on schedule, sometimes emergencies happen, and our timetable might shift to prioritize urgent cases. If we anticipate a delay, we’ll do our best to inform you promptly, giving you the chance to adjust your plans if needed. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause during your visit, and rest assured, we’ll extend the same courtesy to you if your child requires urgent attention.
Please keep our office number handy in case you’re running late. If you’re more than 15 minutes behind schedule, we may need to reschedule your appointment to ensure everyone receives timely care.
Remember, if you can’t make your appointment, kindly notify us at least 24 hours beforehand so we can offer the slot to another family. Please understand that repeated cancellations without notice may result in a $50 deposit requirement for future appointments.
Your cooperation ensures smooth scheduling for all our families. Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s care.