If you need to go to the dentist, it may cause feelings of nervousness or anxiety. You may have had unpleasant dental experiences, or you may just be unsure of what will happen when you get to the dental office. Being nervous about going to the dentist is a natural phenomenon, but you shouldn’t have to worry about how you will pay for your dental appointment. Unfortunately, if you don’t have dental insurance, you may be unsure how you will be able to pay for treatment; as a result, you may choose to ignore your symptoms and skip going to the dentist altogether.
At Norfolk County Dental Care, we don’t want you to avoid the dentist for any reason. Our goal is to give you a variety of options so that money doesn’t keep you from getting a healthy smile. Our professional staff can explain the payment alternatives you may be unaware of and help you decide what works best for you and your family. So, what types of accessible dental care options do we offer for individuals and families?
What Traditional Payment Options Are Available?
At Norfolk County Dental Care, we offer traditional payment methods, including the following:
Dental insurance plans – If you have dental insurance, our staff is happy to check your coverage and help you maximize the benefits you can receive. Some insurance plans don’t have any limitations on which dentist you can see, but some insurance carriers require you to be in-network. Our office is in-network with the following insurance providers:
- Delta PPO + Premier
- BCBS PPO
- BCBS Dental Blue
- Cigna
- Altus
We also accept other traditional forms of payment, including the following:
- Cash
- Check
- Credit cards, including Discover, MasterCard, and Visa
What Nontraditional Payment Options Are Available?
In addition to our traditional payment methods, we are proud to offer our patients and their families dental care options beyond the scope of conventional payments. These nontraditional payment options include the following:
Membership club – Many of our patients have found our membership club to be superior to traditional dental insurance because dental insurance often has limitations on types of treatment and how much they are willing to pay, as well as the annual maximum amounts that you can spend on dental care. So, whether you don’t have dental insurance or prefer our membership club benefits to your dental insurance, we can help you and your family achieve a beautiful smile. Our membership club benefits are financed in our office and include the following:
- Two annual dental exams
- At least two dental cleanings
- Necessary x-rays
- Emergency exams
- Ten percent off all other treatments
CareCredit – We also offer patient financing through CareCredit; with CareCredit, you have financing options different from a regular credit card. CareCredit is specifically for medical expenses not covered by traditional insurance or for patients without insurance.
Once you are approved, you can use your CareCredit card in our dental office, but you can also use it at any of the other 250,000 providers in the U.S. Here’s how CareCredit works:
If you spend at least $200 on medical services, CareCredit offers no interest payments for six, twelve, eighteen, or twenty-four months as long as you make your minimum monthly payment and pay your balance by the end of the designated time. After that, interest begins to accrue.
If you need to finance dental or medical expenses for a more extended period, CareCredit offers financing options of up to sixty months. The interest rate for these longer terms varies, depending on the length of the financing agreement.
If you are interested in CareCredit, you can easily apply. Our dental professionals can help you get started.
What Services Are Available at Norfolk County Dental Care?
Once you have chosen the best payment option for you and your family, you can focus on the vast array of services we offer to our patients. Whether you need restorative dental work or you’re interested in the different types of cosmetic dentistry, we’ve got you covered. A sampling of the services we provide includes the following:
- CEREC Same-day restorations – This new technology allows us to create and place dental crowns in one visit.
- Dental implants – If you need to replace one or more missing teeth, dental implants can give you back your smile.
- Periodontal treatment – We offer treatment for gum disease because we know it’s as essential to keep your gums healthy as it is to keep your teeth healthy.
- Invisalign clear aligners – If you or a family member have teeth that need to be straightened, you can choose these nearly invisible braces.
Do You Need a Dentist in Millis?
If you or a family member needs affordable dental care in Norfolk, MA, or the surrounding areas, please call our dental office at (508) 528-6510. At Norfolk County Dental Care, we aim to help as many patients as possible achieve optimal oral health. You shouldn’t have to forego your dental needs because of access to care or cost.