Periodontal disease affects a large number of Americans, and it is not a health condition to ignore.
Left untreated, bone deteriorates, teeth loosen, and gums become infected and pockets between the tooth root and gum may fill with pus. You need to seek periodontal treatments before the bacteria spreads to other areas in your body.
It is important to see a periodontist regularly. This is the best way to catch gum disease in its earliest stages when oral rinses may be all the treatment you need. Once your teeth are damaged, a dental implant can be a significant investment per tooth. LANAP® surgery also varies in price depending on the surgeon’s fees and the extent of the gum disease.
When money is tight and dental coverage is limited, you may find yourself worried about how you will pay for necessary periodontal treatments. There are periodontal treatment financing options you can use at Gallardo to help pay for the treatments you need to maintain your oral health.
Care Credit
Care Credit provides financing for medical and dental treatments. When your treatment costs exceed a certain amount, you become eligible for special financing options that include no- or low-interest and affordable monthly payments over an extended period.
It is important that you make the minimum monthly payment on time. Failure to pay on time can lead to increased interest rates.
Citi Health Card
Operated by Citi, the Citi Health Card is accepted at participating providers, and Gallardo Periodontics and Implant Dentistry is one. After being approved for an account, you have a permanent solution for paying for necessary periodontal treatments. You do not have to reapply every time you go for additional procedures.
The benefit of the Citi Health Card is that you get a low monthly payment with a reasonable interest rate and no down payment. You can pay the loan off early and not face any penalties. The account is good for everyone in your family, too, so you don’t have to get additional accounts for your children or spouse.
Springstone Patient Financing
Springstone Patient Financing offers flexible payment plans to help you manage the cost of necessary periodontal treatments or surgeries. You can break up your payments into affordable monthly installments. Interest rates are competitive, and loan amounts are available to suit a variety of needs. Financing your visits with the periodontist is designed to be affordable and accessible.
When setting up a Springstone Patient Financing account, you do not need to give a down payment. It’s a quick process that gives you an answer in a matter of minutes. If you pay off your loan early, you are not penalized.
Learn more about patient financing for periodontal treatments. Dr. Gallardo are Miami periodontists who specializes in dental implants and LANAP® laser surgery. To schedule an appointment, call (305) 447-1447.