Dental Insurance and Finances

A) Unfortunately, we are unable to know exactly what every patient’s dental benefits will pay. We will do our best to provide you with an estimated patient portion, but it is the responsibility of the patient to know the details of their insurance plan and to inform us when changes occur to the plan, what is covered by the policy and who is covered under the policy.

Please be aware that due to privacy laws, we are not able to access information on your behalf from your insurance provider. It is helpful if you have a booklet or form with these details to bring to your appointment.

A) Estimates for your treatment are based on the most recent information we have on file. If you’re concerned about exactly what costs you’ll be responsible for, simply ask about our ‘Pre-Determination.’

A) A Pre-Determination provides you with the exact cost of the treatment. Upon request, we will submit this information to your insurance provider before completing any treatment. Many insurance companies will now provide this information in real time! While this may delay your treatment, you will know exactly what (if any) out-of-pocket costs you may be required to pay.

A) We require payment in full for your patient portion at the time of treatment.  We accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Cash, and Interac (Debit).

A) We’re happy to put together a detailed treatment plan with the associated costs clearly outlined so that you can budget for each appointment accordingly. We can also prioritize treatments so that you can attend to the most urgent treatments right away and then plan further treatments over time.

A) Yes! We are pleased to offer dental financing options. Please contact us to learn more.

A) We hear this question often. Usually, the patient has looked at his EOB (explanation of benefits statement) which tells you what the provider paid, or they check their plan booklet and sees that the fee charged by the dentist exceeds the fee guide amount set by the Benefit Provider. The problem is that the fee covered by the provider is whatever has been negotiated between your employer and the Benefit Provider and is directly dependent upon the premium paid for your specific benefit policy. That is why the coverage can vary even between the employees of the same company or other patients covered by the same Benefit Provider. If you have any questions about dental insurance or our payment methods, please contact us.

Our dentists and team take a conservative approach whenever possible, as this can lessen treatment costs and help our patients gain long-lasting oral health. In general, dental costs over your lifetimes are more manageable when you receive a root canal therapy or other restorative service that preserves your natural tooth structure.

Scenic Acres Dental requires payment at the time of service. We keep our fees as competitive as possible and offer convenient payment options, so you can get the dental care you require without delay.

We accept checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and third-party financing options, such as CareCredit.