Finding a local Smyrna, Georgia, dentist who makes treatment affordable for your family can sometimes be challenging. No matter your income, you still have a budget, and for many families, remaining within that budget is critical to long-term financial health.
Dr. Aja Nichols and the team at Lifestyle Dentistry understand that finding a way to afford dental care for your family will often be a deciding factor in getting necessary dental care. Too many patients decide to go without treatment if they think they cannot afford it.
For instance, unexpected expenses like emergency dental care can sometimes result in financial strain, which is never desired. So, whether you are living on a shoestring budget or have some extra wiggle room, here are some ways you can help alleviate the burden of your family’s dental care without relying on dental insurance.
In-House Membership Plans
Today, many dentists will also offer an in-house membership plan for those without dental insurance or looking to decrease costs further. Dr. Nichols and the team at Lifestyle Dentistry offer a membership plan that offers a wide range of benefits.
For a flat rate (monthly or yearly), your routine cleanings and dental exams for the year are covered. In addition, many in-house plans also cover an oral cancer screening and a set of dental X-rays. Depending on the particular plan, other covered costs could include emergency dental visits, teeth whitening kits, and a percentage off any remaining dental treatments required during your membership.
In-house memberships are often used as an alternative to carrying dental insurance. They may even include benefits your dental insurance would not have, like discounts on orthodontic treatment and cosmetic dental treatments like teeth whitening.
In-house memberships are designed to help those who cannot afford dental treatment due to not having insurance. As time passes, more dentists are offering these membership plans, so make sure to inquire with your dentist to see if they currently or are planning to offer such a membership.
Third-Party Financing
In our continuing goal of finding ways for our patients to pay for dental work that may be unexpected, unplanned, or an emergency, we also work with third-party financing to help make these costs easier to handle.
We understand that dental costs can sometimes be unexpected or more than you are able to cover at the time of treatment, which is why we currently offer the following financing options:
- Alpheon
- CareCredit
- SunBit
- iCreditWorks
Each option provides an easier way to cover your necessary dental costs. Simply pay over time with easy-to-apply financing. Please speak with our team to ask more about these options, and we will be happy to assist you in getting this process started.
If you have any questions about the cost of dental treatments, please call Dr. Nichols of Lifestyle Dentistry at (678) 884-4494.
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