Thank you for choosing Elgin Smiles Dental Care for your dental needs. Dr. Fahmy, our experienced dentist in Elgin, TX, and his friendly dental team are committed to providing you and your family with the highest standard of personalized dental care. We aim to help you achieve a brighter, healthier smile and enhance your overall well-being.
Please note that payment of your dental bill is integral to getting you the best treatment possible. We believe that understanding our financial policies is essential for a positive and productive patient-provider relationship. To that end, we have outlined our financial policy as follows:
Financing Options
We want to help remove financial barriers so you and your family can receive the dental care you need. We believe that everyone deserves a healthy, beautiful smile. So, we offer various flexible payment options to make quality dental care affordable for everyone. Our financing options include:
- Credit Cards: We accept major credit cards, including Visa, Discover, MasterCard, and American Express.
- Insurance: We accept various dental insurance plans. Please remember to bring your insurance card to your dental appointment. Our friendly staff will help you file your claims and ensure you receive the maximum benefits from your coverage.
- Financing plans: We offer dental financing plans for extensive treatments through Cherry and CareCredit. Please discuss this with Dr. Fahmy or our front office staff before treatment.
Billing and Payment Policy
- We strive to provide our area with the highest quality dental care at competitive rates.
- To ensure a smooth dental experience, we kindly request full payment at the time of service unless other arrangements have been made in advance.
- Before your treatment, we’ll provide a detailed cost estimate based on your specific needs. Please remember that this is an estimate, and actual charges may vary.
- If you have dental insurance, we’ll estimate your copayment and deductible based on your plan. Please be prepared to pay this amount at the time of service.
- Insurance claims typically take 15 to 60 days to process. Once your insurance has reviewed your claim, we’ll send a monthly statement for any remaining balance.
- We kindly request payment at the time of treatment for treatments or services not covered by insurance unless prior arrangements have been made.
- Please note that you are ultimately responsible for all fees incurred, regardless of your insurance coverage.
Financial Responsibility
- Ultimately, patients are responsible for all charges incurred. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with your insurance coverage. Our friendly front desk staff can help you understand your insurance benefits and file claims for maximum coverage.
- For patients under 18, the accompanying parent or guardian is responsible for payment.
Financial Policy Updates
We reserve the right to update our financial policy at any time. Updated policies will be posted on our website and in our office. If you have questions or concerns about our financial policy, your responsibilities, or our dental services, please don’t hesitate to ask our team or contact us at 512-281-4260. We’re here to assist you.