| Rochester Dental Rehabilitation |
Cost Containment Affordability Management |
Reconstructive Dentistry |
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| Paul I. Sussman, D.M.D. - Meredith A. Pogal, D.M.D. |
(585) 227-4390; Fax: 585 227-5215 |
Controlling Costs
324 Greece Ridge Center Dr
Rochester, NY 14626
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Rochester Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry Financing
Cost Effective Treatment Delivery
It is generally accepted that as dental patients, we all "know" that we are supposed to do all the things our dentists or specialists want us to do.
And of course, we try to do the best we can with maintaining our dental health. Chances are though, we tend to let certain things slide from time to time. Financial resources can easily become tight at times, especially with larger families or having simultaneous dental treatment needs for more than one child.
Treatment Without Delay
Although it is quite common for all of us to put off or forestall certain recommended treatments, some interventions, if not implemented within certain time frames.... can cause untold effects for overall oral health.
Although a variety of cosmetic goals can be similar between different age groups (everyone seeks attractive and straight teeth), the types of treatments can vary significantly between someone who is 35 years old and another patient who is perhaps in the 50ish range.
By virtue of being a little older, there is a greater risk of accumulated oral health issues that will require treatments that a younger patient won't need. Greater chance of minor or major gum infection issues, broken or chipped teeth, higher incidence of missing teeth (causes bone loss), occlusal plane abnormalities (bad - collapsed bite), etc.
Delaying What is Sensible to Delay
While certain components of getting treatment for making a great smile can be spread out over time, there may be gum disease treatment needs, bone loss, bite damage (tmj issues) and broken or failing tooth structures that can be treated immediately to prevent costs from increasing.
As with anything in dental health care.... conditions don't improve with time (although we may learn to adjust or manage the problem). And, as in general, cosmetic, and reconstructive dentistry, treatments tend to become more complex and costly the longer we delay treatment.
Treatment plans can be created to safely delay the treatments that are more restorative while assuring that certain reconstructive needs are treated immediately. This assures that costs are managed intelligently which can prevent needs from getting worse (in terms of economics and oral health).
Dr. Pogal and Dr. Sussman use a variety of resources to deliver what is needed now.... and to creatively delay the things than can be delayed with the assurance that the long term reconstructive and restorative goals will be met (great smile... even greater health).
Many treatment plans can be designed to be modular and, in most instances, designed to be more affordable for individuals and their families. Inexpensive and interest-free financing resources make this possible.
We invite patients to inquire about our specialized treatment plans that prevent costs or treatment needs from increasing. The resources our office commonly uses for creating these cost-saving treatment plans include:
- CapitalOne Credit - offers interest-free and fixed rate loans. Payment plans up to 60 months with low monthly payments
- CareCredit, a popular provider promoted by many reconstructive dentistry practices and orthodontists. Care Credit offers a variety of flexible payment plans with a choice of interest rates as low as Zero. Apply at 1-800-365-8295.
- Springstone Patient Financing Offers attractive interest rates and easy payment plans for up to $40,000 of treatments.
- Chase Health Advance (formerly named Unicorn Financial) - offers interest-free and long term payment plans
- 5% Credit for Payment in Full - a 5% credit is given for payment in full by check or cash at the start of treatment ($1,000 and over)
- VISA, Mastercard, Discover, American Express
Contact us at (585) 227-4390 to make arrangements for discussing how our financing resources can be creatively used to prevent treatment needs from increasing.
Have a particular question in mind? You can also contact our doctors directly with our on-line Ask The Dentist Form, to obtain some answers to your dental questions. Get the objective information you need for making an informed decision.
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