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Posted May 19th, 2022

Insurance Benefits

Patients tend to be concerned about using their insurance benefits at the beginning of the year and often “save” them for the end in case there is an emergency somewhere in between. In order to avoid last minute decision making and scheduling, we suggest the following: Know your plan year. Not all insurances run on […]

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Posted May 19th, 2022

When do my dental benefits renew? They just did!

Many people do not take advantage of their annual dental insurance and let it expire each year. Know your plan and your plan year to best utilize your benefits. A majority of insurance companies run on a calendar year so benefits expire on December 31, and renew for the coming year on January 1. However, […]

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Posted May 19th, 2022

How do you get the most out of your dental benefits?

December, the month when a dental employee’s thoughts turn to….calendar year benefits! A majority of the insurance companies we work with run on a calendar year and any unused benefits on December 31st are lost. Now is the time to schedule for your treatment to maximize your benefits! At Advanced Dentistry by Design in Carson […]

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Posted May 19th, 2022

Does Bleaching Damage Your Teeth?

There are various types of stains on teeth, and different ways to prevent and remove them. Superficial stains that exist on the surfaces of teeth can usually be removed by using toothpaste and brushing regularly. At Advanced Dentistry by Design, we recommend using a Sonicare(R) Toothbrush twice daily, which significantly removes surface stains. If stains […]

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Posted May 19th, 2022

Holiday with a Hero

My family and I have participated in Angels Trees during the holiday season for years. When the boys were little, they chose a child off a tree (usually a boy about their same age) and then I let them be the decision maker on the gifts. As they have gotten older, they choose their own […]

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Posted May 19th, 2022

My insurance benefits say I get two free visits. Is this any visit?

Most insurance carriers will pay for two cleanings per year under your preventative portion of the plan. It used to include your exam and x-rays in the past, but it has become common practice to charge the deductible for these services. This amount is also deducted from your annual maximum, for most plans. Insurance companies […]

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Posted May 19th, 2022

Candy at the Dentist Office?

At both Paula and Stacy’s desks, we have a bowl of suckers and get teased a lot that we are trying to encourage cavities! Quite the contrary actually… The suckers we offer contain xylitol which is a natural sweetener that can be found in a variety of fruits and vegetables. Some of the most common […]

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Posted May 19th, 2022

Are you in network with my insurance?

I know I say this over and over, but to know for sure you need to check with your carrier. The list is usually available on the company website; many times searchable by zip code for the nearest to your location. Providers are added and deleted frequently, so the printed version you may have isn’t […]

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Posted May 19th, 2022

Do you accept Delta Dental?

As we are not “in-network” with Delta, we ask for full payment at the time of service as they will pay the subscriber directly. We do bill Delta as a courtesy and they reimburse the subscriber within three weeks on average. If we are not in-network with your plan, you should determine if the discount […]

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