{"id":1348,"date":"2018-12-14T18:54:18","date_gmt":"2018-12-14T18:54:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/libertyvilledentist.com\/PlottingwithPotts\/?p=1348"},"modified":"2022-08-11T11:09:39","modified_gmt":"2022-08-11T16:09:39","slug":"choosing-dental-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/libertyvilledentist.com\/PlottingwithPotts\/2018\/12\/14\/choosing-dental-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing Dental Insurance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Many people worry about paying a high cost when they need to see the dentist. Unfortunately, this stops most of them from even making an appointment.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1349 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/libertyvilledentist.com\/PlottingwithPotts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/bigstock-Dental-Insurance-Form-And-Pen-251352922.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/libertyvilledentist.com\/PlottingwithPotts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/bigstock-Dental-Insurance-Form-And-Pen-251352922.jpg 900w, https:\/\/libertyvilledentist.com\/PlottingwithPotts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/bigstock-Dental-Insurance-Form-And-Pen-251352922-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/libertyvilledentist.com\/PlottingwithPotts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/bigstock-Dental-Insurance-Form-And-Pen-251352922-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>The good news:<\/h3>\n<p>Insurance can be a huge help when someone may be worried about covering the entire cost of a visit.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips To Help Get Started Choosing the Right Insurance For You:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are just looking for a plan for yourself, be sure to comparison shop different plans. This will help you find the best deal for what you need. If you already have a dentist you don\u2019t want to leave. Ask them what plans they accept and work from there. Or, if you find an insurance that interests you, and don\u2019t care to lose your existing dentist, be sure to do your research on the dentists covered by that plan. Beware of dentists who suddenly want to do extensive work if you have had no previous issues.<\/p>\n<h3>Plans:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Most plans will work on the basis of covering 100% of preventative care such as cleanings, X-rays, and checkups.<\/li>\n<li>Basic treatments such as fillings will be 80% covered.<\/li>\n<li>More major procedures like root canals and crowns will be covered at 50%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also, keep in mind that for any necessary major procedures, your insurance may require a year between starting coverage and getting the procedure before they will cover any of it. Another thing to remember is that cosmetic procedures tend to receive no coverage at all.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Be Prepared.<\/h4>\n<p>Set up a health savings account. This will help reduce stress about any payments you need to pay, cover emergencies, and will offer you an extra cushion for any issues that arise unexpectedly.<\/p>\n<p>When looking for a family plan, ask about group coverage as opposed to individual coverage for everyone. This will generally end up cheaper for you, and you will be able to take care of your whole family in turn. Just be sure to keep each person\u2019s needs in mind so you can do research on coverage costs before you settle on a plan for sure.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>I hope these tips help you find the best possible insurance for you and your family! Remember that keeping up with regular dentist visits is very important to your health, and always have a home care dental hygiene regimen.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many people worry about paying a high cost when they need to see the dentist. Unfortunately, this stops most of them from even making an appointment. The good news: Insurance can be a huge help when someone may be worried about covering the entire cost of a visit. 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