Go ahead—take a look at the calendar. We’ll wait… Can you believe that almost half of 2017 is behind us? The months have flown by and before you know it, January 2018 will be around the corner. Before then, your dentist in Marion wants to make sure you take full advantage of your dental insurance benefits. All of us at Bruner Dental are committed to providing you with outstanding care, and that includes helping you use your benefits to the advantage of your smile and your wallet. Read on to learn more about how dental insurance operates and how our services can help you maintain the health and beauty of all the smiles in your family.
How Does Dental Insurance Work?
Most dental insurance plans are limited and the benefits expire at the close of a calendar year. For example, Delta Dental Premier—a popular plan around Marion—is a traditional fee-for-service plan. With this plan, you pay no more than the co-insurance percentage specified by your coverage. Once you’ve met the deductible and paid the co-insurance, you won’t receive another bill from us.
In addition, Bruner Dental accepts most dental insurance plans, and we’ll be glad to file your claim and work with your insurance company to maximize the benefits you are owed.
What Does Dental Insurance Cover?
All dental insurance plans differ slightly, but by-and-large they cover all preventive and a portion of restorative dental care. Dental insurance companies know that prevention is key to not only helping you maintain your oral health, but to holding down the cost of dentistry, too. Your Delta Dental dentist in Marion is committed to providing you and your family with preventive services that are essential to your oral health and overall well being.
Therefore, your twice-yearly dental cleanings and exams, as well as annual digital x-rays, are typically covered by dental insurance. A dental checkup gives the dentist and his staff the opportunity to clean your teeth and spot problems early in development. For example, a small cavity can easily be repaired with a tooth-colored filling. Left untreated, that small cavity can enlarge, thereby necessitating a more invasive procedure such as a dental crown or even root canal.
All or a portion of restorative procedures are usually covered by your dental insurance benefits. These are often considered to be somewhat preventive, too, in that they can stop the spread of dental disease.
Contact Our Office Today
If you have any questions about your dental insurance coverage, our front office staff will be glad to help. Call Bruner Dental for clarification, an estimate of the cost of any procedure or to schedule an appointment.
