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How Can I Pay For Orthodontic Treatment

How Can I Pay For Orthodontic Treatment

At Fraser Valley Orthodontics, we don't think cost should be what stops you from getting orthodontic treatment. Here are some ideas to help you plan for and manage the cost of braces or other orthodontic treatment options.

Paying for Orthodontic Treatment

Plan

If at all possible, you should start planning for the cost of orthodontic braces or other treatments a couple of years ahead of when you or your child actually needs them.

Just like planning for other significant expenses, such as a new car or kitchen renovation, planning ahead for orthodontic and dental treatments can help alleviate financial worries.

Confirm Diagnosis & Prioritize Treatments

After the orthodontist is able to examine you or your child’s mouth and diagnose the specific issue, you’ll be able to ask questions and address concerns such as:

  • The orthodontic issue that needs correcting
  • The severity and extent of the issue
  • Which specific treatment options may work best
  • The duration of your or your child’s treatment
  • When the issue(s) should be treated
  • Which issue(s) is/are critical or priority

Discuss a customized treatment plan with your orthodontist and talk about any financial concerns openly. Your orthodontist may have some advice for you and be able to indicate alternative treatment options or explain which issues are critical or high-priority to treat, and why.

Check Your Insurance Plan

Dental insurance policies usually stipulate whether orthodontic treatment is covered. In some cases, the insurer may pay a significant amount of the cost. Questions you may want to ask your provider include:

  • Who is covered on my plan?
  • Which services will be completely covered, and which are partially covered?
  • Which treatments have I received so far this year?
  • How can I receive discounts on dental care?

Look for Dental Savings Plans

Do you have a minuscule insurance plan (or none at all)? A dental savings plan may work for you. You pay an annual fee and you then receive a price break from orthodontists who accept the plan.

Read fine print on these types of policies as they can differ from plan to plan – and to confirm that your orthodontist is part of the network.

Ask about payment plans or financing options

Though your orthodontist may not be able to budge on the cost of the treatment, they may be able to come up with a payment plan that can alleviate the up front cost – such as a monthly payment plan.

Some orthodontist’s offices partner with companies that offer interest-free financing or payment plans. See if this is true for your orthodontist. Make sure to get a written contract to review carefully.

What About Cash Discounts & Payment Options?

Does your orthodontist accept a number of payment options? One or a combination of these may work for you:

  • Credit Card
  • Debit
  • Cash
  • Cheque

If you don’t require a payment plan and are able to pay cash upfront, does that affect the final price? Ask your orthodontist’s office.

Look Into Loans

Can your bank or credit union offer a loan for your orthodontic treatment? Compare the costs of borrowing vs. other options.

Don't Forget the Importance of Early Treatment

While you may have some concerns about the cost of braces or other orthodontic treatment, the earlier the issue can be treated, the better for the patient’s health (and your bank account). The longer serious orthodontic issues go untreated, the more they can impact your quality of life – and your budget.

Do you have questions about the financial aspects of orthodontic treatment? Contact our Langley orthodontists today for advice.

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