Costs & Insurance 6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics Delta Dental is one of the biggest dental insurers in the country, so this is a question we field constantly: will my plan help pay for orthodontics? The honest answer is that it depends on your specific plan, but… Continue reading Does Delta Dental Cover Braces and Clear Aligners?
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Braces Payment Plans: Your Financing Options at Elate Orthodontics
Costs & Insurance 6 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics Short answer: You rarely have to pay for braces all at once. Between dental insurance, interest-free in-house plans that spread the cost over your treatment, third-party financing like Cherry and CareCredit, and pre-tax HSA or FSA dollars, most families… Continue reading Braces Payment Plans: Your Financing Options at Elate Orthodontics
Does Cigna Dental Cover Braces and Clear Aligners?
Costs & Insurance 6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics If you carry Cigna Dental, there's a good chance your plan can help pay for braces or clear aligners, but the details depend a lot on which Cigna plan you have. Cigna structures orthodontic coverage differently across its plan… Continue reading Does Cigna Dental Cover Braces and Clear Aligners?
Do All Orthodontists Charge the Same for Braces?
Costs & Insurance 6 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics · Costs & Insurance Short answer: No, orthodontists do not all charge the same for braces. Prices swing based on the type of braces, your case, the office’s location and technology, and what is bundled into the quote. The… Continue reading Do All Orthodontists Charge the Same for Braces?
How Much Is an Orthodontist Visit Without Insurance?
Costs & Insurance 6 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics · Costs & Insurance Short answer: At Elate the first orthodontist visit is free, even without insurance, and it includes an exam, scans, and a real treatment plan. Full treatment for most cases runs between $3,200 and $6,500, with… Continue reading How Much Is an Orthodontist Visit Without Insurance?
Prepaid Braces: Affordable Orthodontic Options for Every Smile
Costs & Insurance 6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics "Prepaid braces" sounds like a special product, but it really just means paying for your treatment upfront instead of month to month. Sometimes that comes with a discount, and there are a few smart ways to fund it. Let… Continue reading Prepaid Braces: Affordable Orthodontic Options for Every Smile
How Much Do Braces Cost in Texas? A Complete Guide
5 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics • Costs & Insurance Cost is the first thing most parents ask me about, and I don’t blame them. So let me give you real numbers instead of an “it depends” runaround, then explain what actually changes the price. Because the range… Continue reading How Much Do Braces Cost in Texas? A Complete Guide
Invisalign vs. Braces: Cost Comparison
6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics • Costs & Insurance One of the most common questions I hear is some version of “which is cheaper, braces or Invisalign?” It is a fair question, but the honest answer surprises people: for most patients, the two cost about the same,… Continue reading Invisalign vs. Braces: Cost Comparison
Affordable Orthodontics in Texas
6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics • Costs & Insurance Here is the honest version most offices will not lead with: affordable orthodontics is not about finding the lowest sticker price. It is about a plan that fits your monthly budget and still delivers the result you are… Continue reading Affordable Orthodontics in Texas