How to pay for dental treatment: payment methods explained

There are different ways to pay for dental treatment: upfront in cash, with a credit card in installments, with dental credit, or with installments charged via boleto or PIX. This page compares, in a neutral way, how each one usually works, to help you decide which makes the most sense for your case.

CredOdonto acts as an intermediary only for the dental credit analysis request. It does not intermediate upfront cash payment or card installments, which are a direct agreement between patient and clinic.

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Who this page is for

This page is for anyone still deciding how to pay for dental treatment and who wants to understand, in a neutral way, the differences between cash, card, dental credit and boleto or PIX, without stating which option is best for everyone.

Comparison

Cash, card, dental credit or boleto: what's the difference?

See, in general terms, how each payment method usually works, without citing rates, interest or specific numbers, since they vary depending on the clinic, the financial institution and each patient's profile.

  • Upfront cash payment

    A direct agreement between patient and clinic, usually with a discount set by the clinic itself; outside CredOdonto's intermediation scope.

  • Credit card in installments

    Installments charged on the clinic's card machine or the patient's own card, subject to the available limit and the card's own conditions. Also a direct agreement between patient and clinic.

  • Dental credit via CredOdonto

    An analysis application organized specifically for dental treatments, with installments negotiated according to the proposal presented, without requiring a card limit.

  • Installments charged via boleto or PIX

    The way installments of an already approved dental credit are charged; not a separate credit modality.

Learn more about each payment method:

How dental credit works

  1. Compare the options

    You weigh cash, card, dental credit and boleto and decide which makes the most sense for your case.

  2. Online application

    If you choose dental credit, you fill out the analysis application on the website, in a few minutes.

  3. Analysis

    The application goes through individual analysis.

  4. Proposal

    If a proposal exists, you review the amounts and conditions presented.

  5. Decision

    You decide whether you want to move forward with the proposal presented.

  6. Treatment

    After formalization, treatment can begin according to the agreed conditions.

Is dental credit the same as bank financing?

Not necessarily. Dental credit intermediated by CredOdonto is an analysis application organized specifically for dental treatments, different from traditional bank financing contracted directly with a bank. The actual possibilities vary depending on the patient's profile and the conditions presented in each application.

Can I apply for dental credit if I have a credit restriction?

Having a restriction on your CPF does not mean automatic approval or automatic denial. Each application is evaluated individually, considering the criteria applicable to the analysis. Filling out the form does not guarantee that credit will be granted.

What I need to apply for dental credit

The online application only asks for the information below. Filling it out takes just a few minutes.

  • Full name
  • CPF (Brazilian tax ID)
  • Date of birth
  • Phone number with area code
  • Email
  • Approximate monthly income
  • Amount you intend to finance
  • Desired installment amount
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Answers about ways to pay for dental treatment

What are the ways to pay for dental treatment?

The most common ways are upfront cash payment, credit card installments, dental credit intermediated by CredOdonto, and installments charged via boleto or PIX for already approved credit.

Is dental credit the same as bank financing?

Not necessarily. They are different possibilities, with their own application and analysis processes. CredOdonto specifically organizes the dental credit application.

Does every clinic accept all these payment methods?

Not necessarily. Each clinic decides which payment methods it accepts; it's best to confirm directly with your clinic which options are available.

What sets dental credit apart from a credit card?

Dental credit is an analysis application organized specifically for dental treatments, without requiring available card limit. Credit card installments, on the other hand, depend on the patient's own card limit and conditions.

How do I know which method is best for my case?

That depends on your profile, the treatment amount and the conditions of each payment method. Comparing the options presented on this page is a good first step before deciding.

Can I combine more than one payment method in the same treatment?

It depends on what your clinic accepts and the conditions presented in each case. It's best to confirm directly with the clinic and, if you choose dental credit, in your analysis application.

Decided on dental credit? Apply for your analysis

Submit your application online and discover which dental credit possibilities may be available for your treatment.

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