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At Complete Dental Health, we understand dental insurance can be a tricky thing to navigate. Evaluating dental plans and considering deductibles, benefits, which treatments are covered, and the mountain of other information insurance companies provide can be a headache in and of itself. Dr. Collins wants every San Diego patient to have the power to control their own health, so here’s a simplified guide to the basics of dental health insurance.
Dental insurance is an excellent investment that helps San Diego residents ensure a lifetime of healthy smiles. However, in order to get the best value from your dental insurance, there are a few things you need to know. Here are the answers to the most common questions we hear at Complete Dental Health.
Having dental insurance means that an insurance provider will pay for a percentage of the dental care that you need every year. Plans vary in terms of how much they cost, how much they cover, and which dentists are included. If you would like to know if Dr. Collins is included in your provider network, please contact Complete Dental Health today.
Insurance carriers cover dental procedures in three fundamental categories: preventative (examinations, routine cleanings, x-rays, etc.); basic/restorative (cavity fillings, tooth extractions, etc.); and major (crowns, bridges, surgical extractions, dental implants, etc.). The classification of procedures into categories varies according to each insurance carrier, but most dental insurance plans have “100-80-50” coverage, which means routine cleanings, checkups, and diagnostic care are paid for in full; 80 percent of the cost of fillings, root canals, and other basic procedures are covered; and 50 percent of the cost of dental implants and other major procedures are covered. Cosmetic dental procedures, such as whitening treatments, are not usually covered.
Benefits are usually calculated yearly and renew on the 1st of January. It is important to know that unused coverage does not carry over to the next year.
If you have specific questions about your dental insurance, you can contact your insurance provider directly or contact Complete Dental Health today! We are always happy to answer any questions that help keep San Diego smiles beautiful and healthy.
The content of this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.
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At Complete Dental Health, we understand dental insurance can be a tricky thing to navigate. Evaluating dental plans and considering deductibles, benefits, which treatments are covered, and the mountain of other information insurance companies provide can be a headache in and of itself. Dr. Collins wants every San Diego patient to have the power to […]