Payment Expectations
- Payment is due at the time of service, including estimated out-of-pocket costs.
- We accept Credit/Debit Cards, Apple Pay & Google Pay, and HSA/FSA Cards.
- Patients using FSA/HSA CARDS must call their provider and pre-approve the amount Marin Modern Dentistry will process.
- We accept Checks, but please note we do not accept cash.
- Financing is available through CareCredit and Cherry Finance.
- A card on file is required for all patients and may be used for balances due, missed appointment fees, and pre-approved payments. You will be notified prior to any charge.
Dental Insurance
- HUMANA, UNITED CONCORDIA, GUARDIAN, METLIFE, or AETNA have consistently misprocessed our claims as IN NETWORK while our office is OUT OF NETWORK. Marin Modern Dentistry DOES NOT HONOR ANY INSURANCE ADJUSTMENTS FROM THESE PLANS. If your insurance plan incorrectly adjusts any amounts from the check received, we will collect that error/difference owed from the patient.
- We submit claims as a courtesy, but you are responsible for any amount not covered by insurance.
- We only provide estimates, not a guarantee of payment from your dental plan; final patient responsibility is determined after claim processing.
- You must notify us of any insurance changes prior to your appointment.
- Claims remain open for 60 days only. After 60 days, you are responsible for any balances not paid by your plan (including appealed claims).
- We are only in-network with: Blue Shield, Delta Dental, SunLife, United Healthcare, Ameritas, Dental Benefit Providers, Principal, and Beam.
Uninsured Patients
- A 10% discount is available when payment is made in full at the time of service.
Missed Appointments & Cancellations
- Your appointments are very important to all members of our team at Marin Modern Dentistry, and we value your time.
- We respectfully ask that if you are unable to keep your appointment, you provide us with a 2 business day notice so that we can offer that time to another patient.
- Failure to notify us of your inability to attend your appointment within 2 business days will result in a $100.00 per hour charge to the patient.
Late Payments, Balances & Collections
- Payment is due upon receipt of your statement.
- Our office gives patients 30 days to take care of balances from the date insurance payment was received. After 30 days, we will charge the card on file.
- Accounts with balances over 90 days past due will be sent to collections.
Minors
- Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian unless we have signed consent for them to visit the practice alone. The accompanying adult is responsible for payment.
Financial Arrangements
- Deposits may be required for major and/or cosmetic procedures.
- We are happy to discuss solutions for financial hardship, and financing is available through CareCredit and Cherry Finance.
FAQs
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Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneersare a great way to achieve the straight, beautiful teeth you’ve always wanted without having to wear braces. You can instantly correct chops, stains or gaps to have the ideal smile you’ve always wanted. These porcelain veneers are very thin and, contrary to popular belief, in many instances the original tooth is not ground down or damaged. There is only a slight bit of shaving, hardly noticeable, to prepare the tooth for the veneer to be placed. The end result is beautifully shaped teeth that are durable and resist tooth stains and discoloration. Porcelain veneers give you a smile that is beautiful and healthy.
What are the major differences between getting porcelain veneers and getting braces? Getting braces helps to straighten your teeth and put them into proper alignment, or to move teeth into proper position. In some instances, braces may be the best treatment. However, if there are chips or existing restorations, veneers allow you to have the ideal shade, ideal alignment and a strong , healthy tooth. The treatment for braces can last anywhere from several months to years. Veneers are more of an instant fix for alignment and for esthetics. However, each case is determined individually. And we always try to determine which treatment is best for each patients’ health and personal goals.
Teeth Whitening
Many things thing can cause tooth stains and discoloration. Teeth whitening can remove these stains and discolorations giving your teeth a healthier, younger looking smile. With Zoom! ® Whitening, the procedure is done in our office and is very safe and relaxing.
We also offer at-home teeth whiting that our patients can use to lighten their smile either after their Zoom! Whitening procedure or alone without the procedure.
Tooth Colored Fillings
Tooth colored fillings are a great option for restoring the natural beauty and health of teeth that have been damaged due to trauma or tooth decay. They can also be used to fill in tooth gaps. Because they match with the natural color of your teeth, you will never have to worry about the dark spots that metal fillings leave on the tooth. If you have dark metal fillings, these can be replaced by beautiful tooth colored fillings and enhance the aesthetic quality of your smile.
Are white fillings as good as metal or silver fillings? Larger metal fillings tend to act as wedges within the tooth increasing risk of the tooth splitting. Composite resin (“white”) fillings don’t put the same amount of pressures on teeth, and are also more aesthetically pleasing.