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Insurance & Financing

Getting the most out of your insurance coverage and considering financing options can be overwhelming. Our dedicated team is here to answer questions, submit claims, and discuss all your options. We hope to make the process easy and look forward to being your long-term dental care provider.

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Important information you should know about your dental insurance.

With the rising costs of health and dental insurance, many employers and individuals have been forced to cut costs wherever possible. In many cases, this has increased the popularity of managed-care type insurance options – including “Preferred Provider” plans. While the cost-cutting aim underlying these plans is laudable, there are important issues to consider if you are choosing a dentist solely on the recommendation of your insurance provider.

First, because limits are set, the managed dental care provider may propose a treatment that is less expensive upfront but may result in the need for more treatment later. The alternative of using optimal techniques and materials from the start can actually save you money over time, since the treatments are in many cases based on more state-of-art technologies, and will be longer-lasting. Moreover, modern preventive methods, though many are not supported by managed care, can eliminate the need for some procedures altogether.

A related consideration is that many clinics not subscribing to managed care offer extra services at no extra charge. These may include advanced procedures that prevent pain, save time, and enhance comfort, as well as promote the general health of the patient and the community. (E.g., the use of modern sterilization, water purification, and environmentally friendly, bio-compatible materials.)

Second, though they may not be listed in your managed care literature, many dentists (including Dr. Van Gordon) can still bill your insurance provider for a portion of your treatment. As noted above, you may feel that the extra value and peace of mind derived from seeing the dentist of your choice may be well worth the additional out-of-pocket expense you will be asked to pay.

If you have any questions regarding your insurance plan, don’t hesitate to call us and speak with one of our knowledgeable financial coordinators.

What is CareCredit?

CareCredit is a personal line of credit for healthcare treatments and procedures for your entire family, including your pets. It is a credit card, but it has two advantages – it can only be used for healthcare services and there’s no interest if paid in full within the promotional period.*

*Not all promotional plans are available at all Participating Professionals. Interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date if the promotional purchase is not paid in full within the promotional period or if you make a late payment. Minimum Monthly Payments Required and you may pay off purchases before the end of promo period.

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