{"id":780,"date":"2016-02-19T14:11:04","date_gmt":"2016-02-19T20:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.delaunedental.com\/blog\/?p=780"},"modified":"2016-02-18T14:15:27","modified_gmt":"2016-02-18T20:15:27","slug":"does-my-dentist-really-expect-payment-for-my-implants-up-front","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/does-my-dentist-really-expect-payment-for-my-implants-up-front\/","title":{"rendered":"Does my dentist really expect payment for my implants up front?"},"content":{"rendered":"

I was in an accident a few years ago and lost some teeth. At the time, all I could afford to replace them with was a partial denture, but knew I would eventually get implants. I\u2019ve done a ton of research and recently found an implant dentist that has great patient reviews, so I went to see him. We both agree that implants are the way to go and I can\u2019t wait to get started. I\u2019ll be having surgery to place four implants and then I\u2019ll go back in 6-9 months to have the crowns placed. Here\u2019s the deal\u2026 I was totally caught off guard when they told me that I\u2019d need to pay for the entire procedure up front. That\u2019s a lot of money to put up in advance, considering it will take many months to complete. Do most dentists ask for the entire amount up front? Should I question him more about it? — Daniel<\/p>\n

Daniel,
\nYou certainly have the right to ask a few questions regarding the procedure and the finances of it, so hopefully you\u2019ve developed a trust and feel comfortable doing so. If you have any doubt in his\/her capabilities or practices, consider it a red flag and keep looking. With that said, you need to keep in mind the complexity of the dental implant<\/a> procedure. It requires a lot of skill on the doctor\u2019s part and there are extremely high fees for materials and lab work that the doctor has to pay for many months in advance to you having a finished product. That\u2019s why asking for payment upfront is not uncommon. Today, many doctors have finance plans they can offer patients (some are even interest free) to help make it more affordable. The approval typically only takes a few minutes and you can get started on the procedure that day. Good luck!<\/p>\n

This post is sponsored by New Orleans cosmetic dentist<\/a> Dr. Duane Delaune. Read more about why many consider Dr. Delaune to be the best dentist in New Orleans<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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