Dental Insurance Encino

Maximizing Your Dental Insurance Benefits

Female smiling after using her dental insurance in Encino

When you want top-tier dental care, you shouldn’t have to empty your wallet in an attempt to receive it. This is why at Signature Smiles of LA, we are pleased to be in-network with many PPO dental insurance plans. We want to help you save each time you walk through our doors, regardless of your oral healthcare needs. Our team is trained to understand the details of dental insurance in Encino and will explain how to maximize your available benefits at every visit. If you would like to learn more or ask about how you can start saving, call our office today.

How Dental Insurance Works

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Dental insurance is primarily used to cover all or part of the costs associated with preventive and restorative treatments. These can include dental checkups and cleanings, root canals, dental crowns, dentures, tooth extractions, and more. Cosmetic dentistry consists of services that are deemed “nonessential” by insurance companies, so unless your case is unique and qualifies for an “exception,” you will likely need to inquire about alternative payment methods for these treatments.

What is the Difference Between Dental and Medical Insurance?

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Medical insurance offers coverage after an incident occurs. Although you can expect to receive minimal financial help for wellness visits, you will save significantly more when you require hospitalizations and other, more in-depth services.

Dental insurance, however, focuses on prevention. Companies reward policyholders who maintain their biannual checkups and cleanings by paying 80-100% of the total cost. This reduces the likelihood of receiving restorative care in the future, which means your insurance will pay less over time.

In-Network vs. Out-of-Network

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Each dental insurance plan includes in-network and out-of-network coverage. Determining which one you will use is up to you.

In-Network

At Signature Smiles of LA, we encourage our patients to use their in-network benefits when visiting our office. This will have you saving significantly more in the long run because of fees and terms set by our office and the insurance company.

We are pleased to work closely with:

Out-of-Network

If you prefer to see us and we are not in-network with your dental insurance, that is okay! Our team is still here to find the most effective way for you to save. We’ll review your plan and provide an estimate for treatment. We’ll also file paperwork and claims to increase your chances of receiving the maximum reimbursement you deserve.