Orthodontic Financing and Insurance in Mercer Island, WA
Orthodontic treatment is an investment in your long-term oral health and confidence. At Advanced Orthodontics, we offer flexible payment options to make treatment easier to start and simple to manage. During your initial free consultation, our team will review all available financial options so you can choose the option that works best for your family.
What Payment Options Are Available?
Treatment costs vary based on your needs, with options including:
- Limited treatment starting as low as $2,500
- Full comprehensive treatment starting as low as $5,000
- Invisalign and clear aligners start as low as $2,500
We make treatment affordable with:
- No-interest in-house financing plans
- Third-party financing through HFD
- Low down payment options starting as low as $500
- Monthly payments starting as low as $99
- Automatic payments from checking accounts or credit cards
When Are Financial Options Reviewed?
All financial options are reviewed during your initial free consultation. This gives you the opportunity to understand the full investment and choose the payment option that best fits your family’s budget.
What Does My Treatment Fee Include?
Your treatment fee includes:
- Records and X-rays
- Treatment planning
- All appliances
- All routine orthodontic visits during regular hours
- Emergency visits during regular office hours
- One or two sets of retainers
- Follow-up retention visits for a full year
What Is Not Included in My Treatment Fee?
While your treatment fee includes the essentials for orthodontic care, some items are not included. These may include:
- Procedures performed at other dental offices outside our orthodontic practice
- Missed or broken appointments
- After-hours emergency appointments
- Supplementary scan appointments
- Extra appointments or consultations at your request
If special circumstances arise during treatment, a fee adjustment may be required to complete treatment.
How Does Insurance Work for Orthodontic Treatment?
While we are not in-network, we accept most PPO dental insurance plans and will file claims on your behalf. When allowed, we also accept assignment of benefits to help reduce your out-of-pocket costs.
Our treatment coordinators will help you understand your orthodontic benefits and how they apply to your treatment.
We also accept Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) as forms of payment.
Common insurance providers include:
- Cigna
- MetLife
- Delta Dental of Washington
- Humana Dental
- Premera
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about financing or insurance? Here are a few common questions we receive from patients and parents to help you feel confident before starting treatment:
Do I Need to Pay Anything at the First Visit?
Your initial consultation is free. If treatment is recommended, we will review the full cost and all payment options before anything begins, so you know what to expect.
Can I Combine Insurance Benefits With a Payment Plan?
Yes. If your insurance provides orthodontic benefits, those can be applied while you use one of our flexible payment plans for the remaining balance.
Do You Offer Financing for Both Braces and Invisalign?
Yes. We offer financing options that can be used for orthodontic treatment, including braces and Invisalign, depending on the plan that best fits your needs.
What Happens If My Insurance Changes During Treatment?
If your insurance policy changes before your benefits are fully paid, please contact our office right away so we can update your contract and adjust your estimated coverage accordingly.
Can I Pay Off My Balance Early?
Yes. You can pay your balance off early at any time. Our team can also help you adjust or stop automatic payments once your account is paid in full.