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, and your budget.

How does orthodontic insurance work?

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.

How does this office assist you with insurance?

For your convenience we will gladly assist you in submitting both DENTAL (Ortho) predetermination and initial DENTAL (Ortho) insurance claims pertaining to charges for care rendered in our office. We are happy to file DENTAL (Ortho) insurance claims on your behalf. 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. *NOTE: No TMJ treatment is billed in this office. It is the patient's responsibility to check for benefits and to bill their insurance for TMJ treatment.

For your convenience, we accept payment by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.