My Story: Paying for Orthotics, Dental, & More With CareCredit

SJ's CareCredit credit card story begins with her teeth, but it doesn't end there. Five years ago, she needed major dental work. She didn't want to get dentures, so she opted for dental implants instead. When she found out that her periodontist accepts CareCredit, her husband opened a CareCredit credit card account to pay for the implants.

After that, SJ decided to address the constant pain she was experiencing in her left foot. What she didn't know was that one of her legs is shorter than the other, causing a slight limp. But when a foot specialist recommended cortisone shots and surgery, SJ sought a second opinion.

Her search led her to an orthotics store, where they recommended arch supports in lieu of shots and surgery—a much less invasive and more affordable option. SJ applied for and got her own CareCredit credit card account right then and there, allowing her to purchase a great pair of sneakers, socks, and arch supports.

As soon as she put on the arch supports, her left foot stopped hurting. Now, at age 73, she's back to walking and to working out three times a week. SJ says she's grateful to CareCredit for getting her back to the activities she loves.

And that's not all. When SJ fell and lost her two front teeth, she had them replaced at her dentist, who accepts CareCredit. She's also used CareCredit at her dermatologist to erase her forehead lines with Botox®. And CareCredit helps her pay for veterinary care for her cats, Petey and Lulu Belle.

SJ especially loves the CareCredit Mobile App, which she says is great for seniors like her so they don't have to keep pulling credit cards out of their wallet. Instead, she simply uses her CareCredit digital card in the app to make purchases. SJ also uses the mobile app to pay her bills, and she requested and received a credit limit increase. After all, she knows she's going to keep using her CareCredit credit card for years to come. Her next purchases? A dental cleaning and a new pair of sneakers.

“I've got plans for that card," she says. “CareCredit is amazing!"

CareCredit for Orthotics

Because of CareCredit, SJ could get the orthotics she needed to maintain her active lifestyle. She can continue to use CareCredit for a variety of medical specialists, including orthopedists and podiatrists in the CareCredit network.**

CareCredit for Dental Care

With CareCredit, SJ (and you!) can pay for many dental procedures over time, including:**

• Chipped or broken tooth repair
• Custom-made mouth guard
• Dental cleaning
• Dental crowns
• Dental fillings
• Dental veneers
• Gum contouring
• Gum tissue grafting
• Invisalign®
• Root canals
• Wisdom teeth removal

CareCredit for Cosmetic Procedures

Like SJ, you can use the CareCredit credit card to pay for cosmetic procedures over time, including:**

• Botox® cosmetic
• Brazilian butt lift
• Breast augmentation
• Eyelid surgery
• Facelift
• Fat freezing
• Gastric sleeve surgery
• Laser hair removal
• Liposuction
• Microdermabrasion
• Mommy makeover
• Neck lift
• Plastic surgery
• Tummy tuck

About CareCredit

CareCredit is a leading national healthcare credit card that can enable you to get many of the procedures and treatments you want or need now and pay over time with promotional financing.** CareCredit is accepted at hundreds of thousands of locations nationwide to pay for care for you, your family, and your pets.

If you're interested in applying for the CareCredit credit card or want to find a provider in your area who accepts CareCredit, visit us at www.carecredit.com.

Author Bio

Robyn Tellefsen is a freelance writer and editor with 20 years of experience covering health and wellness, finance, and more. Her work has appeared on sites such as Beachside Rehab, Wayfair, LoopNet, First Horizon Bank, SoFi, A Place for Mom, American Express, Chase, and others.