At Pacific Orthodontics, we believe exceptional orthodontic care begins with clear communication and a thorough understanding of your treatment and financial options. Whether treatment is for you or for your child, we want you to feel informed and comfortable every step of the way. Our team will review treatment fees, insurance benefits, and available payment plans with you at our downtown Seattle office, so you can make confident, informed decisions about your care.
Your initial orthodontic consultation is $75 and includes approximately one hour dedicated to your individual needs. During this comprehensive visit, we take diagnostic radiographs and photographs, review your or your child's insurance benefits, prepare consultation documentation, and discuss your orthodontic concerns, treatment options, and recommendations in detail.
We are committed to providing personalized care, thoughtful treatment planning, and exceptional service.
The cost of braces and other orthodontic treatment depends on your or your child's individual needs, the complexity of your case, and your recommended treatment plan.
At your consultation, our team will explain your treatment options and associated fees, answer your questions, and help you understand the financial commitment before you begin. We'll also discuss available payment arrangements to help make treatment manageable for your budget.
Because every smile is unique, we provide personalized treatment fees rather than general estimates that may not reflect your needs. Our goal is to ensure you understand the cost of your care and feel comfortable with your financial arrangements before starting treatment.
We offer flexible, interest-free payment plans to help make orthodontic treatment more affordable. During your consultation, our team will review the available payment options with you and answer any questions so you can choose an arrangement that fits your needs.
We want to make receiving high-quality orthodontic care as convenient and manageable as possible, so you can feel confident about your treatment and your investment in your smile.
Many dental insurance plans include a separate lifetime benefit for orthodontic treatment, which is different from coverage for routine dental care. If your plan includes orthodontic benefits, these may help reduce your out-of-pocket treatment costs.
Orthodontic benefits vary by insurance plan. Some plans provide the same benefits for in-network and out-of-network orthodontists, while others may have different coverage levels or restrictions. Our team will be happy to review your insurance information and help you understand your anticipated benefits before treatment begins.
We can submit orthodontic insurance claims to most insurance companies. Once treatment begins, we will file the appropriate claims on your behalf. Please complete the insurance section of our patient questionnaire and provide your current insurance information to help us process your claims accurately.
If you or your child has coverage through more than one dental insurance plan, we can help coordinate the submission of claims to the applicable insurers.
Orthodontic insurance benefits are intended to help offset the cost of treatment for you or your child, but payment from your insurance company is not guaranteed. You remain responsible for the full cost of treatment, including any amounts not covered or paid by your insurance plan.
Some insurance companies distribute orthodontic benefits over the course of treatment through monthly or quarterly payments. If your insurance coverage changes, your benefits are reduced, or coverage is terminated during treatment, you will be responsible for any remaining balance not paid by your insurer.
We encourage you to contact our team with questions about your anticipated insurance benefits or financial arrangements. Call us at (206) 682-1654 or request a consultation. We want you to feel informed and comfortable with your financial responsibilities throughout treatment.
