Patient Info

INSURANCE

Our insurance coordinators deal with many different insurance companies. Some companies combine dental and medical coverage. Some insurance companies change policies and guidelines weekly. At times, it is almost impossible to accurately estimate our patient's insurance co-payment. Many insurance companies will not give out fees until after the treatment is completed. Dealing with these companies can be difficult and time consuming. As a courtesy, we ask that you keep us informed of any change to your insurance. It is important that all information about you and your insurance be current.

Co-Payment- All co-payments are due the day of service.

Private and Group Insurance - As a courtesy, we will file your insurance claims for you. Upon receipt of an insurance payment, any additional balance due will be billed to you. If you have deposited an excessive co-payment, it will be posted to your account.

If you have any problems or questions, please ask our staff. They are well informed and up-to-date. Please call if you have any questions or concerns regarding your initial visit.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Our Financial Coordinator is here to help you get your work done!

Full payment is expected when services are rendered. We accept cash, personal checks, or credit cards for payment in full for treatment not covered by insurance and/or insurance co-payments. Certain treatments or procedures can have payments proportioned over the length of the procedure. Specifics for this type of payment are detailed in your treatment plan. Patients needing financial assistance can discuss the various options available with our Financial Coordinator.

Payment Options

Dental treatment is an excellent investment in an individual's medical and psychological well-being. Our office believes financial considerations should not be an obstacle to obtaining this important health service. Being sensitive to different people's needs, we are pleased to provide extensive payment options.

Payment in Full

A bookkeeping courtesy of 5% is given for the following:

• Entire treatment plans in excess of $1,500 paid in full before scheduling any treatment
• Individual treatment items when the patient portion due is $850 or higher paid in full before scheduling treatment (does not include portions paid by insurance)

Office Payment Plan

• Payment of estimated patient portion of treatment is made at time service is rendered
• No interest accrues and no balance is carried

Financing Options

CareCredit (minimum $250/maximum $7,500)

CareCredit allows you to start your treatment today and spread the payments over time.

Benefits of CareCredit:

• Immediate treatment
• Requires no down payment
• 0% interest if payment is made in full within the interest-free period
• Minimum payment of only 3% of the outstanding balance per month or $10, whichever is greater
• Lower and more flexible monthly payments

Pacific Dental Care A Commitment to Excellence in Dentistry!

Once your condition has been diagnosed and documented, your doctor will discuss your treatment plan in detail. If necessary, we will team up with the area's best periodontist for treatment of patients with severe symptoms.

ENDODONTICS (ROOT CANAL THERAPY)

Because of deep decay, trauma, or periodontal disease, the soft tissue in your tooth may become infected and may either be dying or dead. It is the duty of the dentist to locate the soft tissue within the tooth (which is located in canals), remove it, sterilize the area, and finally fill the canals with a special material so that no bacteria can leak through the tooth to cause another infection.

ORTHODONTICS AND ORTHODONTIC ALTERNATIVES

Orthodontics

At Pacific Dental Care, our doctors can provide healthy, straight, beautiful teeth for children, teens, and adults. WE RECOMMEND CHILDREN BE EVALUATED BY THE AGE OF 4 YEARS OF AGE if there are obvious bite problems.

Orthodontic Alternatives

• Crowns
• Bridges/implants
• Dentures
• Bonding procedure to add size to a tooth
• Veneers to replace gaps between the teeth
• Full mouth reconstruction

Braces our way

1. The Damon 3 system - aligns your teeth and enhances your facial aesthetics, usually without extractions or rapid palatal expanders. Damon passive self-ligating braces eliminate the need for elastic or metal "ties". Damon smiles are full, natural 10-tooth smiles achieved with light biologically sensible forces, and are specifically designed to improve the overall facial result of each patient.
2. Delta Force Brackets - Triangular brackets utilize a low-force square wire, resulting in less pain and sensitivity, and complete treatment faster than traditional square brackets. The triangular braces system moves the crown and the root of the teeth at the same time, from the beginning of treatment, in one stage, with typically one square wire. Conventional braces systems typically move the crown of the tooth with round wires during the first year and the root of the tooth with square or rectangular wires during the second year.

Invisalign

Invisalign is a virtually transparent, undetectable and more hygienic alternative to braces, for the treatment of crooked teeth. Instead of wires and brackets, Invisalign uses a series of clear, plastic, removable "Aligners" that gently move teeth to the desired positions and let you get on with life! In the orthodontics area, Dr Bueno is accredited to offer Invisalign and has had many happy patients successfully complete treatment with Invisalign instead of the traditional "metal braces."

PEDODONTICS

• Children and Teens
• Orthodontics
• Preventative Restorative Resins (PRR's) - Fill the deep pits and keep the tooth surface cavity free
• Home Care Instructions
• Safe Sedation with "Laughing Gas"/Nitrous Oxide Cleaning and Fluoride Treatment

Bring your children and teenagers in for treatment. It's worth it!

PROSTHODONTICS

• Crowns
• Dentures
• Bridges