Often times when you have a dental PPO plan you are filing out claims as you have your dental services render.  Generally the insurance company provides an explanation of benefits (EOB)

The EOB is normally not a bill.  It does however provide details in how the claim was processed and indicates the portion of the claim paid to the dentist and the portion of the claim you need to pay if applicable.

All Smiles Dental Care’s Dr. Phuong Nguyen, Peoria cosmetic dentist, has recently announced the launch of her practice’s Facebook, and Twitter accounts. The practice’s new presence on these leading social media platforms has enabled the practice to communicate with existing and prospective patients more effectively and efficiently.

Since 1978, Dr. Jeffrey Nullman, dentist in Miami, has been providing superior dental health care for his patients. His conservative approach for caring for his patients blends with his passion for painless dentistry. Dr. Nullman maintains enthusiasm and is sincere while he explains all recommended procedures. His goal is to make sure his patients have the best experience at Nullman Family Dentistry as possible.

Dr. Netra Dudhbhate, Rocklin, CA dentist, invites patients constantly on-the-go to visit her practice’s technologically advanced mobile website. With the recent launch of her mobile website, patients can now gain easy access to Rocklin Dental Whispers without complications.

There is a big difference between a plan effective date and a plan waiting periods though often times people are mistaking what a waiting period is.

Effective Date: A plan effective date is the date on which the member’s coverage begins.  Yet this does not mean all coverages under the plan is effective at the effective date of the plan. Some plans such as PPO have waiting periods.

Waiting Periods: Waiting periods is the time frame a member has to wait for certain services/benefits under the plan to be effective. Example: Although your plan may have an effective date of January 1st, if the plan has a six month waiting period for basic services you are waiting until July 1st in this example before receiving benefits/coverages for basics services such as fillings.

At Schembari Family Dentist, PC, Dr. Vincent Schembari, Laurel family dentist invites patients to visit the practice’s newly developed website. The practice’s website was created to inform and educate patients on the various features of the dental practice and Dr. Vincent Schembari.

When buying dental insurance it is important to understand the plans terms one important term to understand is Co-pay

Co-payment is a cost-sharing arrangement in which a Member pays a specified charge for a specified service, such as $5.00 for an office visit. This usually applies to Dental HMO Insurance plans. The co-payment would be paid at the time of service.

Example: Member goes to the dentist for exam, cleaning, x-rays. if under the plan the co-pays for an exam $0.00 Cleaning $20.00 X-Rays 0.00 the member would be charged $20.00 at the time of services based on the co-pays of the plan.

With people wanting their smile to be as white as possible without the fake look, professional teeth whitening treatments have become the most popular cosmetic dental procedure to date.  Although cost will always very from dentist to dentist depending the the what type of whitening treatments are provided, the average cost range can be from $100.00 to $600.00. One should also keep in mind that since teeth whitening is a cosmetic dental service many dental insurance plans will not provide benefits for this type of dental care. Take to your dentist to determine what best fits your needs and budget.

Leading dentists in Naperville, Drs. Paul Singh, Pradeep Khurana, Cathrine Rhim, Hazel Santiago-Macinap, Julio Escobar, Sharada Upputuri, Oussama Founas, Vishal Gandhi, and John Micaletti, have released a new, convenient website feature – online appointment requesting. Patients can now easily schedule individual and family appointments at Valley View Dental online with just the click of a mouse.

Did you know that around 20 percent of Americans have some type dental phobias? Some commons dental fears include: Fear of pain, needles, injections, and sense of helplessness.  In addition, because of these anxieties, many people will tend to avoid going to the dentist even for needed dental care services.

Yet the key in coping with dental anxiety is education. The more you know about the dental services you may need the better you are able to understand them, there by making them less scary.  Discuss your dental fears with your dentist. Once your dentist knows what your fears are, the better he/she will be able to work with you and address your fears.  Doing this will reduce your anxiety and make your dental visit much more comfortable.  Keep in mind if your dentist does not take your fears seriously, it is time to find another dentist.

Experienced cosmetic dentist in Ellicott City, Dr. Ray Becker, is highly qualified to provide Invisalign’s clear aligners for his patients. He earned Invisalign Preferred Provider status, a national recognition that can only be achieved by completing continuing education and a proven level of case experience with Invisalign products.

Most people like to have fresh breath and worry that what they had for lunch may still be around hour later.  Yet, why is that the case?  Well basically, all the food you have eaten is first broken down in your mouth. Certain foods and beverages are notorious for causing bad breath. Some of the biggest culprits include such foods a garlic, raw onions, cabbage, coffee, alcoholic beverages, and even dairy foods.  Many other foods can also cause bad breath, in fact all kinds of food particles can leave your breath smelling pungent if allowed to linger in your mouth, causing bacteria to build up. By brushing and flossing you are removing food debris and plaque which in turns helps you to maintain fresh breath.

Dr. Edward Smith, Columbus dentist, makes requesting an appointment with his office easier than ever before with new website feature. Notable dentist in Columbus, Dr. Edward Smith, is making it easy for patients to achieve their best dental health with his recently added online appointment setting feature. Patients can now conveniently make an appointment at all hours of the day via the practice’s educational and all-encompassing website.