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Teeth are like cars.  They need regular maintenance and professional to keep them running and chewing at their best.  Also like cars, small inexpensive problems that aren't fixed can easily become big expensive problems that can prevent you from doing what you need to do.  At NOLA Dentures and General Dentistry, we know that dentistry must fit into your budget.  We will discuss and explain your treatment options and costs before treatment as no one likes surprises.  We will work hard to find a plan that not only fixes your teeth but is affordable as well.

CareCredit

CareCredit is a credit card that is used to pay for medical and dental care. It allows you to make monthly payments interest free for up to 2 years as well as lower interest payments for up to 5 years with no annual fees and no money down. Many patients find CareCredit useful as they can use it for other medical expenses such as at the veterinarian's office or for eye glasses. It is subject to credit approval.

You can apply online, or we can help you apply in the office.

More information about this service: https://www.carecredit.com/

Pay Simple

Pay Simple is our most popular payment form.  With Pay Simple, we can finance a wide range of credit scores (Good and Bad) for between 6 months to 36 months as long as you have a stable checking account history.  You can expect a quick credit approval, fixed interest rate, and we will help find a monthly payment plan that fits your budget.  It does require a down payment which depends on the treatment needed.  Monthly payments are automatically drafted from your checking account.

Insurance Plans

Insurance plans generally only cover a certain dollar amount of treatment per year.  We want our patients to get the full use of their dental benefits because when the benefits do not carry over from year to year.  As a courtesy to our patients, we will gladly file your insurance claims for you to help you maximize your savings.

  • Guardian PPO
  • Met life PPO
  • Cigna PPO
  • United Healthcare PPO
  • DentaQuest (Healthy Blue & Aetna) Medicaid
  • United Healthcare Medicaid

People's Health Medicare Advantage Health Plan

NOLA Dentures and General Dentistry is an in-network provider with People’s Health Medicare Advantage Health Plan. While regular Medicare allows you to choose your provider, you are limited as to what services are covered. That’s where the People’s Health Medicare Advantage Health Plan goes into effect; it offers additional coverage to help with other health conditions that regular Medicare doesn’t cover, including dental treatment.

Easy Pay

Easy Pay is a financial plan in which your credit card is billed monthly on the date that you choose.  Payment plans are typically 3, 6, or 12 months, and the down payment depends on the treatment needed as well as the length of the plan.

Credit Cards

We do accept all major credit cards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your dentist in Gretna, LA is always happy to bill various insurance types on your behalf to recoup costs. Additionally, our team works to help you maximize benefits so you can get the care you deserve.

Common insurances we submit on behalf of our patients include:

  • Cigna PPO
  • Delta Dental PPO
  • DentalQuest (Healthy Blue & Aetna) Medicaid
  • Guardian PPO
  • Louisiana Healthcare Connections Medicaid
  • Met Life PPO
  • United Healthcare Medicaid
  • United Healthcare PPO

Unfortunately, insurance does not cover all treatments and procedures, and there is typically a yearly cap that does not extend into the next year. Because of this, we accept financing plans so our patients can get the dental treatments they need.

The Pay Simple program allows us to work with many credit scores and offer financing for up to 36 months. This method requires a down payment and a monthly payment plan with interest. Payments are automatically deducted from your on-file checking account.

We also accept CareCredit, which may offer interest-free financing to those who qualify.

Our dental team member can walk you through the application processes to learn whether you qualify for either of these programs.

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We always recommend contacting our dental office about your insurance plan. This helps us give you the best advice or recommendation.

Schedule your dental checkup today!

Our dental office is located in Gretna, LA, at 816 Behrman Highway, and we are always accepting new patients and families. In fact, we enjoy the people of our community and the neighboring locales of Harvey, Chalmette, New Orleans, and Marrero. We love being a destination dentist for patients and families in outlying areas as well, and we are proud to welcome people from all over.

We are the home of 3-D printed dentures, technology that combines faster prosthetics with quality. Aside from a variety of denture types, your dentist in Gretna, LA offers:

We are also a go-to destination for emergency dentistry in New Orleans. Our dentist assesses your situation fast, and our team works to get you seen as soon as possible. We never want anyone to risk their oral health or suffer through a toothache.  

You’ll find our dental office across the street from the Pickwick Square strip mall that houses Fresh New Look Barber & Salon and Behrman Eboni Beauty & Hair. We are between Northbrook and Matador Drive.

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If you’re looking to establish dental care in 70056, we would love to hear from you! Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about our dental services.

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