[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Any list of the top reasons why people avoid the dentist includes cost. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, 108 million Americans are without dental insurance, and they let that affect their decision to receive the dental care and work they need. But, what many of the people in that 108 million may not realize,…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For many of us, we only think about it a couple of times a year when we make appointments for ourselves or our loved ones. Occasionally we’ll notice the small amount deducted from each paycheck, but don’t give it much of a second thought. Aside from our regular check-ups, the details of our dental insurance,…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We recently discussed the ins and outs of dental insurance and how it should be viewed by patients. This leads us into another very important conversation; today’s topic: Covered Procedures. Unfortunately there is tendency for patients to assume that if a necessary or recommended action results in an out-of-pocket expense, it isn’t actually needed. The…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Insurance can be an incredibly helpful thing. The original concept is quite ingenious and it’s been offered almost forever. In fact, dating back to the 2nd millennia the Chinese and Babylonians actively practiced transferring and distributing monetary risks. Diluting financial risk is essentially what insurance is for. It is in place to help you recover…