Is orthodontic care expensive?
Actually the cost for orthodontic treatment has held steady for many years. Compared to times in the past, now days you get a great deal of orthodontic value for your dollar. Dr. Jarrell bases his treatment fees on the severity of the problem. An initial examination, done at no charge, is the only real way of knowing how long you’ll need braces. Not all cases require two years for treatment. Many patients who come to see Dr. Jarrell are pleasantly surprised that at his office their treatment will only require 14 – 18 months or even less. There are various payment plans available at Dr Jarrell’s office. He also gives courtesies for payment in advance. Credit cards are another option and third party financing options are also available. Dr. Jarrell accepts most insurance assignment and files all claims for you including primary and secondary carriers. Our insurance coordinator will also assist you in the calculation and planning of a Flexible Spending Account. We always welcome second op
Orthodontic fees have not increased as fast as many other consumer products. In 1952, it cost the ordinary US worker about 432 hours of labor to purchase orthodontic treatment for a child. In 1997, that parent will only work 279 hours to purchase orthodontic treatment. Compare that to a single family home which cost 6,528 hours of work in 1952 and today costs 10,480 hours. Fees for an initial consultation are minimal. The fee for an individual’s orthodontic treatment will depend on many factors, including how severe the problem is, how complex the treatment is, and how long the treatment lasts. Financing is usually available. Many insurance plans now assist in paying for orthodontics, but seldom pay the entire fee. Well timed orthodontic treatment to correct a problem is often less costly than the additional dental care required to treat the more serious problems that can develop years later.
Well-timed orthodontic treatment to correct a problem is often less costly than the additional dental care required to treat the more serious problems that can develop years later. Orthodontic fees have not increased as fast as many other consumer products. Many insurance plans now include orthodontics and the cost of treatment usually is payable over the length of the treatment.
When you consider the benefits can last a lifetime, the cost of orthodontic treatment is really quite reasonable. Orthodontics is widely regarded as dentistry’s best value. Financing is usually available and our office offers payment programs that will likely meet your needs. In addition, many insurance plans now include orthodontics. When orthodontic treatment is implemented at the proper time, treatment is often less costly than the dental care required to treat the more serious problems that can develop years later. Orthodontic fees have not increased as fast as many other consumer products. Financing is usually available and our office offers many payment programs that will meet your needs. In addition, many insurance plans now include orthodontics.
