Get The Smile You Have Always Wanted!

“We are proud to be one of the first dental clinics in Calgary to fully adopt
the Alberta Dental Association and College Fee Guide released 2020“.

At McKenzie Orthodontics, we are pleased to now offer financing options!
This way you and your family can get the orthodontic care they need.

  • On-The-Spot Financing Options
  • Completely Customized Plan
  • No Credit Check Requirements
  • No Interest Payment Options

Dental insurance benefits are used to help our patients cover some or all of the costs associated with their dental care. At McKenzie Orthodontics, we offer the convenience of submitting your claim directly to your insurance. At McKenzie Orthodontics, help our patients maximize their dental insurance benefits, and we ask our patients to please bring along a copy of their plan details in order for us to help you get the most out of your dental insurance. We also use this information to provide you with accurate estimates for your treatment.

LendCare Financing

Are you putting off your health and the health of your family till you can afford the treatment cost? Wait no more. At McKenzie Orthodontics we are pleased to offer you LendCare Financing as an alternative option, that way you do not have to wait to get the procedure you want to be done today! We are happy to provide a complimentary consultation to discuss your dental needs and to determine your financing arrangements.

LendCare Financing

Payment Methods

At McKenzie Orthodontics, we require payment for your estimated or exact patient portion on the day of service. For your convenience, we offer several payment options:

  • Cash
  • Credit Card: Visa, MasterCard & American Express
  • Interac Direct Payment
  • Pre-arranged Financing

Frequently Asked Questions about Dental Insurance

Q] Do you offer a FREE Consultation?

A] YES! We offer a complimentary meet & greet appointment so you can get to meet the McKenzie Orthodontics dental team.

Q] What costs will my insurance company cover?

A] We are unable to know exactly what your dental benefits will pay. However, we will do our best to provide you with an estimated patient portion. It is the responsibility of the patient to know the details of their insurance plan and to inform us when changes occur to the plan, what is covered by the policy and who is covered under the policy.

Due to privacy laws, we are not permitted to access any information on your behalf from your insurance provider. If you have your plan details, please bring them along to your appointment.

Q] What factors do you consider when providing an estimate for treatment?

A] An estimate for your treatment is based on the most recent information that we have on file. If you’re concerned about exactly what costs you’ll be responsible for, simply ask about our ‘Pre-Determination.’

Q] What is a ‘Pre-Determination’?

A] A Pre-Determination provides you with the exact cost of the treatment. Upon request, we will submit this information to your insurance provider before completing any treatment. While this may delay your treatment, you will know exactly what [if any] out-of-pocket costs you may be required to pay.

Q] What payment options are available to me?

A] We require payment in full for your patient portion at the time of treatment.  We accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Interac [Debit].

Q] What is the best way to budget for my treatment?

A] We’re happy to put together a detailed treatment plan with the associated costs clearly outlined so that you can budget for each appointment accordingly. We can also prioritize treatments so that you can attend to the most urgent treatments right away and then plan further treatments over time.

Q] Do you extra bill over and above what my insurance company pays?

A] We bill according to the new fee guide released in January 2019.  Every dentist in Alberta is required to set their own fee guide based on their education and training, skill, clinical judgment and experience while taking into account the practice overhead costs. Each Benefit Provider also sets their own fee guide, often having many different fee guides for their different policies. This is why it is difficult for us to give our patients the exact amount which will be their portion outside of what their benefits will pay. Some plans pay below our fee guide; some pay the same fees, and some would pay fees higher than our fee guide.

Q] My dental insurance said it pays 100% for my dental treatments: why do I still owe you money?

A] We hear this question often. Usually, the patient has looked at his EOB [explanation of benefits statement] which tells you what the provider paid, or they check their plan booklet and sees that the fee charged by the dentist exceeds the fee guide amount set by the Benefit Provider. The problem is that the fee covered by the provider is whatever has been negotiated between your employer and the Benefit Provider, and is directly dependent upon the premium paid for your specific benefit policy. That is why the coverage can vary even between the employees of the same company or other patients covered by the same Benefit Provider. [Also see “Do you extra bill up and over what our insurance company pays?”]

If you have any questions about dental insurance or our payment methods,
please call us at (403) 262-3696!


We Offer A FREE Orthodontic Consultation Appointment.
Call us at (403) 262-3696 to book yours today!