{"id":1831,"date":"2020-11-09T18:56:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-09T18:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/blog\/?p=1831"},"modified":"2020-12-09T18:56:11","modified_gmt":"2020-12-09T18:56:11","slug":"helpful-things-that-everyone-with-dental-insurance-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/blog\/helpful-things-that-everyone-with-dental-insurance-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Helpful Things That Everyone with Dental Insurance Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/AdobeStock_167875584__1605526852_94094-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"dental team member explaining dental insurance to two patients \" class=\"wp-image-1832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/AdobeStock_167875584__1605526852_94094-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/AdobeStock_167875584__1605526852_94094-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/AdobeStock_167875584__1605526852_94094.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you recently signed up for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/new-patients.html\">dental insurance<\/a>, it\u2019s important to know that it\u2019s vastly different from medical insurance. While medical insurance typically pays for treatment as health issues arise, dental insurance primarily covers preventive care, encouraging patients to avoid problems in the first place. However, the specific coverage you\u2019re entitled to will vary greatly from plan to plan. With that being said, here are four helpful things to keep in mind as you begin planning out how to use your dental insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Being Out-of-Network Doesn\u2019t Mean You Won\u2019t Get Coverage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For many medical insurance plans, being out-of-network with a healthcare provider means your plan won\u2019t grant you any coverage at all. When it comes to dental insurance, this is not necessarily the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being out-of-network with a dental practice may simply mean that the percentage of the cost of a treatment the insurance company would cover is reduced. However, chances are you will still receive some coverage. In fact, the difference in coverage between an out-of-network and in-network dentist is often negligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. If You Have a PPO, Then You Pick the Provider<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PPO plans are incredibly popular because they let you, rather than the insurance company, decide which dentist you can visit. They provide you with more freedom overall, which is ideal if you\u2019re the kind of person who moves frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Read the Details of Your Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like most types of insurance, dental insurance is specific to each individual. Even if you and your coworker signed up for the same type of plan at the same time, your plans can still vary wildly. It\u2019s worth it to take the time to read through your plan\u2019s details. That way, you have the ability to choose the sort of care that meets your distinct needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Insurance Companies Prefer Patients Over Dentists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Be aware that insurance companies prioritize you over your dental office. This is because they view you as the customer, instead of the practice providing you with care. If you ever need to pay for a dental procedure in full, the insurance company will do their best to reimburse you directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, dental practices will often gladly file your insurance claims on your behalf to help you maximize your benefits and minimize your out-of-pocket expenses. Your dentist wants your care to be affordable just as much as you do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Lake Oconee Dentistry, patients can find flexible appointment scheduling, top-notch dental experts, and affordable financing under one roof. Each member of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/meet-our-doctors.html\">our team <\/a>is dedicated to helping patients achieve and maintain their healthiest smiles. We also strive to provide affordable dental care. That\u2019s why, during your first visit, we can&nbsp;conduct a complimentary benefits check to help you make the most of your coverage. We welcome all insurance plans and offer low-interest third-party financing options. If you have questions about using your insurance at our practice, don\u2019t hesitate to visit our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>&nbsp;or give us a call at&nbsp;706-453-1333.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you recently signed up for dental insurance, it\u2019s important to know that it\u2019s vastly different from medical insurance. While medical insurance typically pays for treatment as health issues arise, dental insurance primarily covers preventive care, encouraging patients to avoid problems in the first place. However, the specific coverage you\u2019re entitled to will vary greatly [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Dental Insurance | Affordable Dental Care Greensboro | Dental Financing<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Need help understanding your dental insurance? 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