Can't Afford a New Smile? Think Again by Patricia Woloch
Not too many years ago, people saw dentists primarily to fix problems that could potentially cause health concerns. Movie stars and others among the rich and famous might have undergone more cosmetic dental procedures, but for most, building a new smile was too expensive.
Fortunately, times have changed. Today, smile makeovers are increasingly common. To make procedures more affordable, patients can take advantage of the following financing options:
• Insurance: Many patients assume that insurance will not cover cosmetic procedures and, for the most part, this is true. However, many procedures that have cosmetic benefits also increase a patient's health. As a result, patients and their dentists should always consider what insurance contributions might be available.
• CareCredit and Other Third-Party Financing Organizations: Endorsed by the American Dental Association, CareCredit offers patients a variety of payment plans, some of them with 0% interest. Once a patient's application is approved, that patient is free to schedule an appointment with a qualifying dentist. Although CareCredit is the largest financing organization, others (such as Unicorn Financial) exist as well.
• Credit Cards: Most dentists accept payment using major credit cards such as those issued by Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.
Regardless of which procedures you would like to have performed, it's important to know that a wide variety of financing options exists to help you afford the smile you've always wanted.
If you live in the Fort Lauderdale area and would like to learn more about how you can finance a new smile, please contact Dr. Thomas O'Neil today.
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