This is one of the most common questions that we hear. Everyone wants a perfect smile, but many are worried about affording it. We want you to have accurate information about what you can expect. The most important thing for you to know is that you can afford this treatment. At Central Park Orthodontics in Manhattan, NY, on the Upper West Side, we are committed to ensuring that everyone who desires orthodontic treatment and would benefit from it has access to the treatment they need. Cost will not be the barrier that prevents you from realizing your dream of a perfect smile.
For many products and services, you can find a list of prices on a business’s website. For cars or massages, this makes sense, because every person who purchases that particular product or service will be getting exactly the same thing. However, for braces and orthodontic treatment, as for other types of medical and dental care, a list of prices does not make sense, for several reasons.
Each person who receives orthodontic treatment will be getting a personalized service. Every person who gets braces (for example) will have a different set of needs. The treatment time will be different. The need for ancillary treatments, such as TADs, will be different. The need for imaging may be different. In other words, the entire service is different for each and every patient who gets braces. This is why it is not possible to simply offer a list of prices, on which we state what braces cost. The cost depends on too many factors.
Many people have health insurance, and are hoping that their insurance will cover the cost of their orthodontic treatment. Whether your insurance will cover this depends on what type of policy you have. In general, medical insurance does not cover any type of dental treatment, including orthodontics. A separate policy is needed.
Dental insurance policies sometimes cover orthodontic treatment. Many policies do cover orthodontic treatment, but they may require co-pays, or they may cover only a percentage of the expense of the treatment, with the patient (or patient’s family) covering the remainder. Some policies specifically exclude orthodontic treatment from coverage, so if you plan to use your insurance coverage to pay for your treatment, then you need to call your insurance company and verify your coverage ahead of time. If you need assistance, our orthodontics office on the Upper West Side, will be happy to help you with this.
As part of our commitment to make orthodontic treatment available to everyone, Central Park Orthodontics on the Upper West Side offers payment plans for patients in our practice. Our office will work with you to develop a plan that works with your situation. This generally involves making monthly payments in an amount that you can manage, until you have paid off the cost of your treatment. The exact terms vary depending on each patient’s financial circumstances. If you are interested in this option, please discuss it with our front desk staff.
Central Park Orthodontics is the office of Dr. George Pliakas, a top-rated Upper West Side orthodontist. As a board-certified orthodontist, you can feel confident that he will provide you with the very highest quality of orthodontic care. Please contact us to schedule a consultation with Dr. Pliakas, and learn more about all of your options for treatment. We will work with you to keep cost from being a barrier to achieving your perfect smile.
This information is not meant as medical advice. It is provided solely for education. Our orthodontics office on the Upper West Side would be pleased to discuss your unique circumstances and needs as they relate to these topics.
Manhattan, NY orthodontist, on the Upper West Side, Dr. Pliakas, takes great pride in providing you with the best orthodontic treatment options by having the most advanced technology available, including retainers after treatment. With Central Park Orthodontics you can enjoy treatment times up to 50% faster than with traditional metal braces. We provide so many options from Invisalign to Orthopedics to Propel to Acceledent. During a 100% no-obligation Smile Assessment, we will assess your or your child’s unique mouth.
Central Park Orthodontics understands the importance of making braces affordable. That is why we offer affordable payment plans for braces, interest-free!
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Central Park Orthodontics
271A Central Park West
(entrance on W.87th St.)
New York, NY 10024
Phone: 646.762.5400
