There isn't only one way to pay for dental care. So we don't pretend there is.
Some patients have PPO benefits. Some prefer an in-office membership. Some finance larger treatment. Some simply pay our regular fees. All of them are welcome, and none of them is the wrong answer.
At a glance
Sculpted by hand, in the chair
Four routes in
Many PPO plans
In-network or out-of-network, many PPO plans may still work here. Call and we will check yours specifically.
CarrBuck$ plan
An in-office membership for patients without dental coverage. Not insurance, and we will never call it that.
Financing
Third-party options including CareCredit and Cherry, for spreading larger treatment over time.
College smile perk
Active full-time local college students get a courtesy tube of professional bleaching with a prophy cleaning here. Student ID required, while supplies last.
No dental coverage?
Meet CarrBuck$
An annual, in-office membership built for patients who do not have a traditional dental benefit.
What it is — and what it is not
CarrBuck$ is not dental insurance. It is an in-office membership program. No insurance company in the middle, no pretending every mouth needs exactly the same plan.
Members receive reduced member fees on many services, along with preventive care benefits depending on the membership selected.
Where it does not apply: CarrBuck$ is designed for ongoing dental health and general care. Member savings do not apply to elective aesthetic services such as veneers or composite bonding, or to full-arch implant treatments such as All-on-4® or All-on-X.
A little more comprehensive
Haven't been to the dentist in a while? There is a membership level built for patients who need a fuller starting point and then ongoing preventive care.
Already doing great?
If your teeth and gums are already in good shape, a lighter membership option usually makes more sense. Why pay for more than you need.
Membership benefits, included services, limitations and member fee schedules should be reviewed with our office. CarrBuck$ is an in-office dental membership program and is not dental insurance.
Have dental benefits?
Don't assume you can't come here
Out-of-network is not the same as not accepted
We participate with many PPO dental plans. And even where we are not contracted in-network with your particular PPO, many plans still provide out-of-network benefits that may let you be seen here.
This is the single most common reason people rule out an office they would have been happy at. Not seeing our name on your plan's in-network list does not settle it. Call, and our team will check your specific benefits and explain what they may cover.
We do not participate with HMO or DMO dental plans.
Ask us about your PPO
Larger treatment
Sometimes the right plan is simply more time
For patients who would rather spread the cost, third-party financing may be available.
CareCredit
A healthcare financing option that may allow qualified patients to pay for eligible dental treatment over time.
Cherry
Another third-party option that may offer qualified patients flexible payment choices for dental treatment.
Other options
Ask our team what additional third-party payment or financing options are currently available for your treatment.
Financing is provided by independent third parties and is subject to their approval, terms, conditions and availability. We cannot guarantee approval.
Prefer to skip all of it?
That's completely fine too
You do not need a membership to be a patient here
Our regular fees are set to give real value for the level of dentistry we deliver. We review recommended treatment and the fees with you so you can make an informed decision, before anything is scheduled.
For elective aesthetic work you can see the numbers before you even call — veneer pricing is published, per tooth, on the site.
The college smile perk
Smile brightly through your studies
ASU. MCC. Rio Salado. Scottsdale Community College. Chandler-Gilbert. GCU. Wherever you are studying.
If you are an active full-time local college student, show us your active college student ID on the day of your prophy cleaning with us, and receive a courtesy tube of professional teeth bleaching. While supplies last.
No points, no punch cards. Just a little extra for taking care of your teeth while you are busy taking care of everything else.
Courtesy offer, while supplies last. Available to active full-time local college students who present an active college student ID on the day of a prophy cleaning performed at our office. Limit one per cleaning. We may change or withdraw this offer at any time.
Getting here
Worth the short drive
And yes — even more ways
Digital assets & cryptocurrency
We may accept select cryptocurrencies
For patients who prefer alternative forms of payment, we may accept select cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, depending on current office policy and processing availability.
Please contact the office before your appointment if you plan to pay this way, so we can confirm which digital assets are currently accepted and how the payment will be processed.
Questions
Ways to pay FAQ
Is the CarrBuck$ Plan dental insurance?
No. CarrBuck$ is an in-office dental membership program. It is not insurance and should not be represented as an insurance product.
Does CarrBuck$ discount veneers, bonding or All-on-X?
No. CarrBuck$ is designed to help with ongoing dental health and general dental care. Member savings do not apply to elective aesthetic services such as veneers or composite bonding, or to full-arch implant treatments such as All-on-4® or All-on-X.
Do I need dental insurance to become a patient?
No. Patients without dental coverage are welcome. You may choose regular self-pay fees, an eligible CarrBuck$ membership option, or available third-party financing depending on your needs.
Do you accept PPO dental insurance?
We work with many PPO dental plans. Even if we are not contracted in-network with your specific PPO, many plans still include out-of-network benefits that may allow you to receive care here. Contact us and we can review your specific plan.
Do you accept Medicare?
We do currently accept Medicare Advantage Dental Plans in addition to other insurance such as Delta, MetLife, Cigna, and Aetna. If you have any other questions regarding insurance, feel free to reach out to our team and we are happy to help verify your plan and dental benefits.
Do you accept HMO or DMO plans?
We do not participate with HMO or DMO dental plans.
Can I use CareCredit or Cherry?
Third-party financing options may include CareCredit and Cherry. Approval and repayment terms are determined by the financing company, not by us.
Do you accept Bitcoin?
We may accept select cryptocurrency payments, including Bitcoin, depending on current office policy and processor availability. Please confirm with us before making payment.
Where exactly are you?
2072 E Southern Ave A103, Tempe, AZ 85282. Two other dental offices share this building — Suites A101 and A102 — so look specifically for A103.
For general information beyond what's here: MouthHealthy.org (American Dental Association), and the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners, where you can verify any dentist's license.
Let's make a plan
Tell us what you need. We'll help you find your way.
PPO benefits? No insurance? CarrBuck$? Financing? Or you just want to know what something costs. Start with a conversation.
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