The can set up a payment arrangement with you before your appointment.
You'll have to schedule an appointment separately with them to show your proof of income. Then if eligible you can be put on their 'sliding scale' program and tt them about payments. They put me on a payment plan and I kept it. If you have Medicaid most dental is covered with a small co-pay and they do like you to pay that at the time of service.
For dental everything is usually due at the time of service.
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