Very few of my patients are wealthy. Most of them are on careful budgets and watch their expenses carefully. Yet, the ones who truly understand the value of a healthy smile and ability to chew comfortably also understand that insurance is not watching out for their long-term well-being. These are typically the patients with healthy, worry-free smiles who have made decisions based on what is in THEIR best interest rather than what their insurance company approves or allows in a given year.

Although some dental needs can reach quite a high amount, our patients know we will help them every way possible. In addition to providing insurance filing, we offer several payment options. Some of these require no down payment and no interest when payments are completed in a set period of time. Some are even tax deductible.

Additionally, we are happy to structure your treatment in segments so expenses are paced in an affordable sequence. We’ve worked with some patients who’ve combined their Health Savings Account with a credit card. Some have opted for treatment based on their ability to use funds from a second mortgage.

When people understand the total health benefits of a healthy mouth and the ability to chew comfortably, achieving their goal is no longer an issue of money. As one patient put it, “I have to spend money on essentials, but I choose to invest in things that are even more important. I can’t think of anything in my mouth that isn’t worth investing in.”

Let us know if you would like to discuss financial options so you, too, can achieve the oral health and confident smile you deserve.

When we make treatment recommendations to patients, they are according to what is necessary for their long term oral health. Although dental insurance programs are designed to help with the financial requirements of many treatments, they are not intended to cover all your dental needs and goals.

Over the past decade, insurance has become a major part of health care decisions. With most plans through employers, unions, and associations, the range of benefits often have limited coverage or for specific services only.

When much-needed treatment is denied because, “My insurance doesn’t cover it,” it is the patient who loses out while the insurance company protects their bottom line. Typically, nothing in your mouth is going to improve without treatment. Delay often causes treatment costs and time to increase. And, delays can jeopardize the life of your teeth.

Make decisions based upon what is best for your long term oral health. A confident smile is worth much more than what your insurance coverage deems you deserve according to your yearly maximum.

When I hear folks talk about how they’ll spend an anticipated tax refund, it’s often about ‘splurges,’ such as a cruise, new furniture, or down payment on a car. I always wonder if these indulgences end up providing as much pleasure as the individual envisioned them providing.

As a Periodontist, I see how the lives of people change as a result of having Dental Implants. For those who have suffered for years with an ill-fitting denture, I can’t think of a wiser use of money. Regaining the ability to chew comfortably and dependably is priceless to them. They savor foods they haven’t been able to enjoy in years, such as corn-on-the-cob, thick steak, and hard pretzels. They can laugh again in social settings without worry. Plus, they tell me they feel more outgoing and smile more.

For those who have a partial or a bridge, replacing these with implanted teeth assures them they have halted bone loss that occurs when natural tooth roots are missing. Dental implants also helps to protect their remaining natural teeth.

Our smile is a precious part of every day. We need stable teeth to eat, speak, smile and enhance our appearance. If you could benefit from Dental Implants (or know someone who can), convert this year’s refund into an everyday pleasure that’ll last a lifetime! Call (828) 254-1944 for a consultation.