Dental Insurance Austin

Reducing the Cost of Top-Quality Care

When you have dental insurance, you’re able to enjoy lower costs for services that would be considerably more expensive than if you didn’t have coverage. Whether you get it from your employer or somewhere else, we want to do everything possible to help you understand how your plan works and what coverage you can expect. To learn the basics of dental insurance in Austin and how our team can assist you with your benefits, keep reading below or call our dental office directly!

How Dental Insurance Works

Dental insurance plans can vary quite a bit from one another, so we recommend that you read your plan’s details to get an idea of how it works. If you have any questions, we are happy to help. With that said, most PPO dental plans are broken down in the following way:

Preventive Care – Includes cleanings, exams, X-rays, and sometimes fluoride therapy. Usually covers 100 percent of treatment costs.
Minor Restorative Care – Covers basic restorative treatments like dental fillings and non-surgical extractions. Covers between 70 and 80 percent in most cases.
Major Restorative Care – Covers more complex restorative treatments, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. Typically covers up to 50 percent.

What Is the Difference Between Dental & Medical Insurance?

Unlike medical insurance, dental insurance is meant to be used for routine oral health services. For example, your teeth cleanings and dental exams are supposed to happen once every six months, which is why your plan includes coverage for these preventive services. This is much different than medical insurance, which focuses on your head-to-toe health and typically does not cover such routine services. Rather, when it comes to your dental health, it might apply only to certain major oral surgeries.

In-Network Vs. Out-of-Network

If a practice is in-network with your provider, it means they have a contract that controls fees and encourages a certain standard of care.

Because we prioritize providing top-quality treatment to our patients, we do not participate in any insurance networks. Here is an overview of what we strongly feel that you deserve as a patient in our office:

High-quality driven dentist
Experienced staff
One on one attention
Reputable dental labs
Proven dental materials
Up-to-date technology
Conservative and honest treatment plans
Relaxed, comfortable environment

Unfortunately, in-network dental benefit reimbursements do not support this quality of care, and we refuse to cut corners on our patients.

However, if you have a PPO plan, remember that you can visit any dental practice, regardless of network status. Our practice is insurance-friendly, and we will do all we can to help you maximize your out-of-network benefits. We will happily file claims for you and assist you with other aspects of your insurance usage. You might be surprised by how much you can save! And, you can do so with the confidence that you are receiving all the best that modern dentistry has to offer.