Does dentist make you pay the whole bill the same day or is there a payment plan option.?

I really need to see the dentist but I can't afford to pay everthing in one day. I don't qualify for medicaid or care whatever it is, and my job dosen't pay for dental. I plan on getting dental insurance but it may take a while to shop for it. Help
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Payment arrangements are a courtesy to the patient who does not have dental insurance. Some offices do not offer this because they get 'stuck' for the balance. The patient gets all of their work done, making payments at each visit towards the balance that continues to increase... then the work is completed, the patient still has an outstanding balance and suddenly disappears, leaving the office with an unpaid account.... and usually no signed payment contract. Be up front with the dental office and offer to sign a payment agreement... hopefully they'll work with you and you'll be able to get your dental treatment completed. Good luck to you! :)
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