At East County Family Dentistry, we do everything we can to ensure that our patients have access to high-quality, affordable dental care. Located in Santee, CA, we proudly serve Lakeside, El Cajon, Spring Valley, La Mesa, Alpine, Ramona and surrounding communities. Our dedicated team is committed to help you navigate insurance and payment options, and to ensure a stress-free experience while receiving the dental care you need.
We accept various insurance plans to ensure flexible coverage options for our patients, including
- Zelis
- Connection
- GEHA
- Sunlife
- Cigna
- United Health Care
- Metlife
- United Concordia
- Delta PPO and Premier
- Aetna
- First Dental Health
- Principal
- Lincoln
- Ameritas
- Dentemax
- Anthem
Financing
For your convenience, we gladly take Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover, along with cash and personal checks. If you don’t have insurance, we offer flexible financing options to help you get the treatment you need without financial stress.
Our Commitment to Your Comfort and Convenience
Our partnerships with Cherry, CareCredit, Sunbit, and Lending Club allow patients to apply and receive approval before entering our practice, providing peace of mind and financial planning.

CareCredit is the country’s leading healthcare financing program. It offers financing ranging from $300 to $25,000. CareCredit offers a comprehensive range of plans with low minimum monthly payments, including 0% interest on financing for up to 12 months or low interest financing from 24 to 60 months.
With CareCredit you can:
- Pay no annual fees
- Start treatment and care immediately and pay over time
- Pay for deductibles and treatment not covered by insurance
- Pay for other medical expenses for you and your family without having to reapply
To fill out an online application, go to www.carecredit.com. You will receive a decision right away.
