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Dental procedures that are preventative and diagnostic tend to have coverage at a comparably high percentage. Examples of such dental services include checkups and cleanings. Most dental insurance providers cover between 80 and 100 percent of the plan’s contract allowance. These dental services have coverage at such a high percentage (or in full) to encourage patients to visit the dentist’s office at least once every six months.
People are much more likely to visit the dentist for a regular checkup and cleaning if they know that the insurance covers the majority or even the entire cost of the service. Such preventative analysis and treatment reduce the need for additional dental procedures. If such diagnostic and preventative dental services were not covered in full or at a high percentage, people would not have the positive reinforcement necessary to meet with their dentist every six months.
More complex dental services such as oral surgeries, orthodontic services and restorative care are only partially covered by insurance for good reason: these services tend to be much more complex than preventative and diagnostic services. Furthermore, patients usually need to pay more out of pocket for complex dental services like fillings, crowns and dental implants. The pay increase is due to the fact that patients typically bear some of the responsibility for the oral health issues that require such restorations.
Consider the issue of coverage from the insurer’s perspective. If a patient does not take proper care of his or her teeth and requires restorative care or another form of dental care, that individual should bear some of the financial burdens. Otherwise, it would be difficult for the insurance company to remain profitable and stay in business.
Most people with dental insurance enjoy what is commonly dubbed “100, 80, 50” coverage. This means the coverage pays the full cost of routine diagnostic and preventive care as noted above. Fillings, root canals and additional basic dental procedures usually receive coverage at around 80 percent. More complex dental restorations like crowns and bridges are covered at a level of 50 percent.
Do not assume your dental insurance covers all or even a certain percentage of oral health services. Always consult with your insurance provider if you have any questions. Do not proceed with any type of dental treatment or procedure unless you know exactly what you will have to pay out-of-pocket and the portion your insurer will cover. We can go over more of this in detail during a phone call and appointment.
For more information or to schedule an appointment with Nolan River Dental Center, request an appointment in our Cleburne dental office here: http://www.nolanriverdentalcenter.com. Or call us at (817) 517-6453.
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