Dental Financing Options in Tacoma
Need treatment but not ready to pay all at once? South Sound Dental Care accepts CareCredit financing, major credit cards, bank drafts and HSA or FSA funds, and we explain every cost before treatment begins.
Ways to Pay for Treatment
Pay over time
CareCredit
A health care credit card you can use to pay for dental treatment over time. Apply through CareCredit; approval and terms come from them.
Pay at your visit
Credit Cards and Bank Drafts
We accept most major credit cards and bank drafts. Charges are payable at the time of treatment.
Use pre-tax savings
HSA and FSA Funds
We can help you use HSA or FSA funds when they apply to your treatment.
No insurance
Healthy Smiles Membership Plan
Covers routine cleanings, exams and necessary X-rays and takes 20% off necessary dental treatment.
Every Cost Explained Before Treatment
Your treatment plan includes a breakdown of all applicable fees, and we go over your costs and coverage with you before any treatment begins.
Financing for Emergency Care
A dental emergency rarely waits for a good time. If you’re in pain and don’t have insurance, call us. We offer same-day emergency appointments during business hours, and we’ll help you work through a payment solution, including CareCredit financing.
Have Insurance Too?
Financing works alongside your benefits. We file your claims, and you can finance the part insurance doesn’t cover.
Dental Financing Questions
Financing
How do I apply for CareCredit?
Apply through CareCredit at carecredit.com. Approval and terms come from CareCredit, and we’re happy to answer questions about using it for your treatment.
Can I finance an emergency visit?
Yes. If you need emergency care and don’t have insurance, ask us about payment options, including CareCredit financing. We’ll help you work through a solution. Emergency care information.
Payments
When is payment due?
Charges are payable at the time of treatment. If you need special arrangements, talk with our office manager before your visit.
Can I use HSA or FSA funds?
Yes. We can help you use HSA or FSA funds when they apply to your treatment.
Insurance and Coverage
What if insurance doesn’t cover everything?
Ask about financing through CareCredit and our other payment options. We explain your costs before treatment so nothing comes as a surprise.
What if I don’t have dental insurance?
Our Healthy Smiles Membership Plan covers routine cleanings, exams and necessary X-rays and takes 20% off necessary dental treatment. You can also finance treatment through CareCredit.
Questions About Paying for Treatment?
Request an appointment or give us a call, and we’ll walk through your payment options with you.
Or call (253) 473-4303.
Office Hours
Mon–Thu: 8:30am–6:00pm
Fri: 9:30am–3:00pm (New Patients)
Sat–Sun: Closed
Find Us
3402 South 18th Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
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