Worried about the Cost of Treatment? Use CareCredit for Braces

If it seems like raising a child is just get more and more expensive, that’s because it is! On average, it costs just over $233,000 to pay for the needs of a child from birth to adulthood. However, those costs can quickly increase if your child requires extra treatment.

At your child’s dental appointment, the pediatric dentist informs you that your child will probably need braces within the next couple of years. You panic—how are you going to afford this treatment on top of your other expenses? Read on to learn why you should invest in braces, what the process is like, and how CareCredit can help.

Why Braces Are a Smart Investment

Did you know that orthodontic treatment is about much more than just the aesthetics of straight teeth? Crooked, overcrowded, and gapped teeth come with a set of problems that are much easier to manage when teeth are straight. With bacteria and plaque hiding in large nooks and crannies, brushing and flossing efficiently can be more challenging for someone who needs braces compared to someone who has undergone treatment. By giving your child the orthodontic care they need early in life, you help set them up for success in their lifelong oral health.

How Braces Work

Unlike other dental treatments that can take just an appointment or two to complete, orthodontic care requires a longer time commitment. At the consultation, impressions are taken of your child’s teeth to help your provider create a treatment plan. Then, once the braces are placed, your child will need to come back on a regular basis to have their braces adjusted. Over time, you’ll notice a difference in the alignment of their teeth and see the progress made. When braces treatment is finished, your child will then receive retainers, which help to keep the teeth in their new positions.

How CareCredit Can Help You Afford Braces

CareCredit is a financing company that enables families to break up the overall cost of orthodontic treatment into small monthly payments. With this system, instead of having to pay for everything upfront and dipping into (or even depleting) your savings, you can split it over many months. That way, you don’t feel such a hard financial pinch right at the beginning.

But one of the best features of working with CareCredit is that it typically offers a much lower interest rate than what you’d get with a traditional loan. In fact, if you qualify, you could have no interest at all! That adds up to hundreds of dollars in savings on interest.

In the end, getting braces for your kid doesn’t have to derail your finances or give you stress. With CareCredit you can fit in orthodontic treatment without breaking the bank.

About the Practice

At New England Kids, we are proud to have two orthodontists and one pediatric dentist on staff. We take pride in serving our young patients and giving them positive experiences. Our team gladly accepts payment through CareCredit and can help with the application process. Are you interested in learning more about financing through CareCredit for orthodontic treatment? You can contact New England Kids through our website or by calling 508-832-6278.