{"id":14068,"date":"2021-10-31T14:32:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-31T14:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/?p=14068"},"modified":"2026-01-08T19:39:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T19:39:03","slug":"affordable-payment-options-for-patients-without-dental-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/2021\/10\/31\/affordable-payment-options-for-patients-without-dental-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"Uninsured? Don\u2019t Fret \u2013 Here Are 3 Other Affordable Options"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Picture1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Patient smiling during routine dental checkup and cleaning\" class=\"wp-image-14069\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Picture1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Picture1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Picture1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Picture1.jpg 1430w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Is it time for your six-month checkup? Are you struggling with a painful toothache? Do you wish you could blast away stubborn stains? If you don\u2019t have dental insurance, you may be convinced that taking care of your teeth is \u201ctoo expensive.\u201d In reality, there are multiple other payment options that make the top-tier dentistry you deserve more affordable. Keep reading to learn what they are!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CareCredit\u00ae: An Affordable Alternative to Traditional Dental Insurance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If this is the first time you\u2019ve heard of CareCredit, you may be wondering how exactly it works. In short, it is a third-party financier that allows you to space out the cost of your treatment plan into manageable monthly chunks. As a result, those on a fixed budget can affordably get the preventive, restorative, and even cosmetic dentistry they desire. The best part? Certain payment plans come with ZERO interest attached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Few Additional Ways to Make Dental Care More Affordable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CareCredit is a trusted and versatile third-party lender, so it\u2019s not hard to see why it\u2019s so appealing to some patients. However, if for any reason you\u2019d like to go a different route, there are two other ways to make the cost of your dental care more affordable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>In-House Savings Plans<\/strong> \u2013 In an attempt to make preventive and restorative dentistry more affordable for their patients, many dental practices have begun offering an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/in-house-savings-plan.html\">in-house savings plan<\/a>. For one annual fee, you can enjoy perks like complimentary checkups and cleanings, X-rays, consultations, and more. Plus, a significant discount on other important services!<\/li><li><strong>Special Offers <\/strong>\u2013 Many dental practices extend periodic special offers to allow patients to experience what they are all about. Most often, this is a discounted (or FREE) new patient special. However, it\u2019s worth asking in case there is a special offer for a specific service you\u2019re interested in.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Your Dental Team Can Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a patient, it can be difficult to keep track of how dental insurance, flexible financing, and memberships work. That\u2019s okay! After all, your dentist and their team handle financial options like this every day, so they are extremely knowledgeable. So, if you\u2019re unsure of the best approach, don\u2019t hesitate to ask. Remember, they want to help you get the world-class dentistry you deserve, and they are there to ensure you get it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/\">Westgate Dental Care<\/a>, our team goes above and beyond to make getting the high-quality dental care you need as stress-free and enjoyable as possible. As a result, we welcome dental insurance, happily accept flexible financing, offer an in-house savings plan, and extend periodic special offers. Our team will go the extra mile to help you determine which one is best for you. That way, the cost isn\u2019t what stands between you and maintaining, restoring, and enhancing your smile. If you\u2019re interested in learning more, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call <strong>847-577-7171<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is it time for your six-month checkup? 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