Do you have dental insurance? If so, fantastic! It offers an excellent way to make your dental care much more affordable, and at Tallahassee Dental Specialists, we go out of our way to maximize our patients’ benefits so they can save as much as possible on their needed services. As a courtesy to our patients, we submit all claims to dental PPO plans on their behalf, including all necessary documentation. Of course, many people have questions when it comes to their insurance, particularly about what is the best way to use their plan. We’re happy to answer them, and you’ll find plenty of helpful information in our brief insurance guide below.
Understanding How Dental Insurance Works
One of the most important things to understand about dental insurance is that it does not work exactly like health insurance. With health insurance, what happens most of the time is that people experience a serious problem (heart attack, car wreck, etc.), and then they can rely on their plan to cover whatever treatments they need.
With dental insurance, however, this approach isn’t as effective. Instead, most plans are focused on prevention, making it easier for patients to afford basic services so that big problems can be taken care of before they ever develop.
What Your Dental Insurance Plan Covers
Dental insurance plans vary widely, and coverage depends on the specifics of your individual policy. While some plans may contribute toward preventive, restorative, or major dental care, most do not cover cosmetic treatments such as teeth whitening or porcelain veneers.
The best way to determine your benefits is to review your policy details or contact your insurance provider directly. If you have any questions about your treatment plan or payment options, we’re here to help!
We Offer In-Network Savings & Welcome Out-of-Network Providers
As an in-network provider with a few insurance plans, we’re able to offer our patients the most savings possible, but people with out-of-network plans are more than welcome here, too! Unlike with health insurance, visiting an out-of-network dentist doesn’t always mean you’ll end up paying a lot more for your care. No matter your insurance provider, be sure to give us a call, and you’ll probably be pleasantly surprised by the discounts we can offer you!
