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Dr Fernandez and Dr Phelan

Choosing the Right Payment Plan For Your Dental Treatment

by | Jun 4, 2024 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry

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Everyone wants a smile they’re proud of, as well as excellent oral health. 

Yet, achieving this often involves considering dental treatments that go beyond the routine bi-annual check-ups.

Managing the costs associated with your dental care is an essential aspect of your overall well-being. This article aims to guide you through the various payment options available at Contemporary Smiles in Corrimal, ensuring that you can make an informed decision that aligns with your financial preferences. 

From interest free payment plans to early access to Super, we’ve got your financial comfort in mind, and options available to make your journey easy and affordable.

Total Lifestyle Credit – Payment Plans:

Here at Contemporary Smiles, we offer our patients direct access to Total Lifestyle Credit Payment Plans. These plans go well beyond traditional financing by offering a flexible and holistic solution tailored to your unique dental needs.

The Distinctive TLC Advantage at Contemporary Smiles:
Contemporary Smiles, in collaboration with TLC, can offer patients dental loans ranging from $2,001 to $50,000. Our team is committed to fully understanding your financial requirements and guiding you towards informed decisions tailored to your individual circumstances.

Comprehensive Coverage for Varied Dental Services:
TLC at Contemporary Smiles has been designed to cater to our diverse range of dental services, ensuring that your financing needs are met across all of the treatments you may need. From cosmetic dentistry, covering procedures like teeth whitening, implants, contouring, or veneers, to more urgent dental surgeries and treatments such as endodontic fees, oral and maxillofacial fees, or periodontic fees, TLC provides tailored financial solutions for every patient.

Effortless Application Process with Prompt Funding:
Our team at Contemporary Smiles will ensure a smooth and hassle-free application process, allowing you to concentrate on your dental journey while we handle the intricacies of financing. With a commitment to efficiency, TLC aims to provide funding within 24-48 hours from your application, ensuring a swift commencement of your dental treatments.

With TLC, the financing process for your dental treatments becomes not only accessible but also fast and easy allowing you the treatments you need when you need them.

Denticare: Tailored Payment Plans for Every Smile

At Contemporary Smiles, we believe in making your journey to a healthier, brighter smile both accessible and stress-free. That’s why we introduced DentiCare as a convenient payment option for a range of transformative treatments we offer.

By partnering with DentiCare, we ensure that achieving your oral health goals is not only seamless but also within reach for everyone. Since its introduction to our practice, we’ve collaborated with DentiCare to assist countless patients in reaching their treatment goals.

DentiCare payment plans cover a broad spectrum of general dentistry and orthodontic treatments. Whether it’s teeth whitening, dental implants, crowns, veneers, or orthodontic treatments like clear aligners and braces, our partnership with DentiCare makes these services more accessible to you. With affordable, interest-free repayments, there’s no need to postpone your treatment any longer.

Easy 3-Step Process:

Confirm your Treatment Plan:
Work with our skilled practitioners to create a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs. Decide on the payment plan details, including the deposit, amount, and frequency of payments.

Create your DentiCare Payment Plan:
It’s a hassle-free process! No credit checks or intricate financial details are required. We ensure the plan is tailored to be affordable for you.

Start your Treatment:
Begin your transformative journey to a better smile and pay for it with manageable weekly, fortnightly, or monthly payments.

Managing your payments and treatment plan at Contemporary Smiles is now more straightforward with the DentiCare App. Download it from the Apple or Play Stores or access it below using the provided links. Their app ensures secure handling of billing details, easy viewing of past and future payments, and hassle-free account updates.

At Contemporary Smiles, we are committed to making your dental experience exceptional. With DentiCare as a payment option, we ensure that your focus remains on achieving the radiant smile you deserve.

ZipPay

ZipPay: Simplifying Dental Payments

Discover the freedom to transform your smile and prioritise your dental health effortlessly with ZipPay, now offered as a convenient payment option at Contemporary Smiles.

Why does Contemporary Smiles offer ZipPay? Because ZipPay introduces a fast, secure, and easy way to access the dental treatments you need and pay on a schedule that aligns with your lifestyle, all interest-free.

Flexible Repayments: You can tailor your repayment schedule to fit your preferences—weekly, fortnightly, or monthly. You can even pay off your balance early without incurring any penalties.

Interest-Free Transactions: Every transaction with ZipPay is always interest-free, providing you with financial flexibility and peace of mind.

Approval in Minutes: Applying for ZipPay is a breeze, with no establishment fees and nothing to pay on the day of application.

Up to $1,000 to Spend: Enjoy the convenience of applying for up to $1,000 to cover your dental expenses, making quality care accessible.

Easy 3-Step Process at Contemporary Smiles:

Confirm Your Treatment Plan:
Work with our skilled team to design a personalised treatment plan that suits your needs. Decide on the payment plan details, including the deposit, amount, and frequency of payments.

Create Your ZipPay Plan:
Experience a seamless process with no credit checks or detailed financial information required. Ensure it’s an affordable plan that suits you.

Start Your Treatment:
Embark on your dental treatment journey at Contemporary Smiles, knowing you can pay it off with manageable weekly, fortnightly, or monthly payments through ZipPay.

Additional Features to Enhance Your Experience:

$0 Establishment Fee: Contemporary Smiles does not charge anything to open a ZipPay account, ensuring you can start your dental journey without any upfront costs.

Earn Instant Cashback: Enjoy the added benefit of earning instant cashback when shopping at ZipPay’s rewards partners, making your experience both flexible and rewarding.

Zip App Convenience: Manage your ZipPay account effortlessly with the user-friendly Zip app. Keep track of your payments, view past and future transactions, and update your account details securely.

ZipPay empowers you to navigate your dental expenses with ease and convenience. Sign up to ZipPay at Contemporary Smiles, where your dental journey is enhanced by the flexibility and accessibility of ZipPay.

Afterpay: Making Smiles Affordable

Contemporary Smiles is thrilled to introduce Afterpay as a seamless payment option, further enhancing your dental experience. We understand the significance of making dental care accessible, and Afterpay allows you to prioritise your smile without straining your budget.

Why Afterpay at Contemporary Smiles?

Committed to delivering high-quality dental care with a focus on your convenience, Contemporary Smiles offers Afterpay, enabling you to receive immediate dental treatments and pay for them in four equal, interest-free fortnightly payments. This transparent and straightforward payment option ensures that you can prioritise your oral health without the burden of financial stress.

How Afterpay Works at Contemporary Smiles:

Sign-Up Process:
Quick and easy sign-up online or within our practice.

Booking Your Appointment:
Schedule your next appointment online or in-person, knowing Afterpay is here to streamline the payment process.

Scan and Enjoy:
Upon arrival, use your smartphone to scan the provided barcode at our reception desk, ensuring a seamless process focused on your smile.

Payment Schedule:
After your initial payment, the remaining three instalments are debited from your account fortnightly. Manage payments conveniently through the app and pay off your balance earlier if desired.

Afterpay Requirements: To utilise Afterpay at Contemporary Smiles, ensure you meet the following criteria:

  • Australian Driver’s License or Credit Card
  • Over the age of 18
  • Reside in Australia

Contemporary Smiles’ commitment to accessibility is not just a statement – it’s a promise. Afterpay has been implemented to ensure that everyone in the Illawarra can access the dental care they want and deserve. Don’t let financial constraints hinder your journey to the perfect smile. With Afterpay, Contemporary Smiles opens another door to a more inclusive and accessible dental experience for all.

Contemporary Smiles is dedicated to providing outstanding dental care with a commitment to your comfort and flexibility. With the introduction of Afterpay, we aim to elevate your dental experience by making it more accessible.

Medipay

Medipay: Pay Later with Medipay

At Contemporary Smiles, we understand that some dental treatments can be unexpected or require an investment in your long-term oral health. That’s why we now offer MediPay – a flexible, transparent, and fast way to access the care you need without delay.

Quick and Easy Application

MediPay makes it simple to check your eligibility in just 10 seconds by answering a few quick questions. If you qualify, you can complete the online application in under 5 minutes, with no documents to upload or certify. Decisions are usually provided within 60 minutes during business hours.

Flexible Finance for Your Dental Care

Borrow from $2,001 to $55,000, and enjoy the freedom to make repayments fortnightly or monthly by direct debit. You’ll know exactly what your repayments are upfront — with no hidden fees or charges and no penalties for early repayment.

How MediPay Works at Contemporary Smiles

  1. Check Your Eligibility – Answer a few quick questions and receive an instant result in seconds.
  2. Apply Online – If eligible, complete your online application in less than 5 minutes.
  3. Receive Fast Approval – MediPay will review your application and provide a decision within 60 minutes. Once approved, MediPay pays Contemporary Smiles directly, so you can begin your treatment straight away.

Why Choose MediPay?

  • No hidden fees or charges
  • Secure payments made directly to your dentist
  • Fast approval times (often under 60 minutes)
  • No need to upload or certify documents
  • Straightforward, plain-English terms
  • Friendly Australian support team via live chat, phone, or email

MediPay offers a transparent and flexible way to manage your dental treatment costs — allowing you to focus on your health and confidence while spreading payments to suit your lifestyle.

Find Out if You’re Eligible
You can check your eligibility instantly via the MediPay website and start your application today.

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Choosing the right payment plan for your dental treatment is a significant step toward achieving a healthy and beautiful smile. 

At Contemporary Smiles, we prioritise not only clinical excellence but also compassionate care in every aspect of your experience, including financial considerations. Whether you opt for Total Lifestyle Credit Payment Plans, Denticare, ZipPay, Afterpay or Medipay, rest assured that your journey to optimal oral health is our top priority. 

Contact Contemporary Smiles today to explore these extended payment options and embark on a path to a brighter, healthier smile.

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