Costs & Payment Options
Your dentist will always explain your treatment plan and what it will cost before any treatment starts, so there are no surprises. Here are the ways you can pay, and the help that's available.
Ways to pay
Cash, EFTPOS and cardsCash, debit card, Visa and Mastercard.
AfterpaySpread the cost of your treatment over instalments.
LaybuyPay over six weekly payments.
Payment arrangementsIf you can't pay on the day, talk to us before your appointment and we'll work out an arrangement.
When to pay
Accounts are settled on the day of your appointment. If that isn't possible, please arrange payment with us before your appointment. For larger treatments that involve a dental laboratory, such as crowns, we ask for a 50% deposit at the first appointment.
Insurance
Southern Cross Easy ClaimWe're a Southern Cross Health Society Easy Claim provider. Bring your member card and we'll process the claim for you, then let you know if there's anything left to pay.
Other insurersFor other health insurers, pay on the day and claim from your insurer as usual.
Help with the cost
ACCIf your dental injury was caused by an accident, ACC may help cover the cost and we can lodge the claim for you. An ACC surcharge applies, and your dentist will explain it before treatment.
Work and Income (WINZ) quotesWork and Income may be able to help with the cost of dental treatment. We can give you a written quote to take to them.
Free teen dental care →Free dental care for eligible young people from Year 9 until their 18th birthday.
Read more in our appointment policies.
Have a question about cost?
Call your nearest clinic, or send us a message and we'll get back to you.