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My Story: How a Dental Implant Helped Rachel Smile Again

When Rachel went to the dentist for a routine checkup, she was surprised when she learned she needed an expensive dental implant that she couldn't afford to pay for all at once. But with the help of the CareCredit credit card, she was able to get a new dental implant and pay for it over time. Watch and read her story below.*

Written by Susan Paretts

Posted July 21, 2023

When Rachel went to the dentist for a routine checkup, she was surprised to learn that she would need a dental implant, which would require several trips to the dentist to complete. Not only were the procedures involved in placing a dental implant going to be expensive, but they would require multiple visits to the dentist over a period of a few months to extract the tooth, clean the area and rebuild the bone to hold the implant.

Although Rachel wanted to go through the dental implant process, she didn't have the funds immediately available to pay for the cost of her dental care upfront and was reluctant to start treatment if she couldn't complete it. That's when her dentist suggested that she apply for the CareCredit credit card so she could pay for her dental expenses over time.

Rachel applied for CareCredit right in the dentist's office and was approved within minutes. She was then able to start using the card that same day and took advantage of its promotional financing.

Now Rachel is living her best life with her brand-new dental implant and was even able to use her CareCredit credit card to pay for the pain medication her dentist prescribed during her treatment at her local pharmacy. She also recommended the CareCredit credit card to her roommate to help pay for her dog's pricey emergency veterinary care after the pup snacked on some chocolate during the holidays.

CareCredit for Dental Care

Rachel applied for the CareCredit credit card two years ago so she could pay for the dental implant her dentist recommended over time. CareCredit can also help you pay for a variety of other dental procedures to keep your teeth in great shape at providers that accept CareCredit, including:**

Financing Dental Implants With the CareCredit Credit Card

Whether you're getting a dental implant, a root canal or you simply need a routine dental exam, the CareCredit credit card can help you pay for costs not covered by insurance.** Apply today and use our Acceptance Locator to find a dentist or oral surgeon near you that accepts CareCredit. Use the CareCredit credit card, again and again, to pay for your health and wellness needs, and download the CareCredit Mobile App to manage your account, find a provider on the go, and easily access the Well U hub for more great articles, podcasts, and videos.

Author bio

Susan Paretts is a freelance writer with 18 years of experience covering health and wellness, pet care and more. Her work has been published by the American Kennel Club, Bayer Animal Health, Elanco, LIVESTRONG.com, Care.com, City National Bank, The San Francisco Chronicle, Chewy and more.

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** Subject to credit approval.

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