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After you reach your maximum, whether it is a calendar or plan year, you are responsible for the cost of dental procedures yourself. At Advanced Dentistry by Design, we will bill your insurance company so you will receive your PPO (preferred provider discount), if applicable. Offices that do not bill are participating in what is […]

At Advanced Dentistry by Design, we offer Six Month Smiles which is a cosmetic procedure specifically designed for adults and older teens that have crooked, crowded or spaced teeth, but do not have significant bite issues. The latest technology and techniques include special nickel titanium wires with a primary focus on moving the teeth that […]

As 2015 comes to an end, I hope that you have found the weekly articles informative and thought provoking. I have learned a lot writing them, some of it surprising even for someone with 20+ years of dental experience. I hope the New Year brings you peace and health! Let’s review some of the topics […]

If you have planned for your dental treatment, or are experiencing a dental emergency, thinking about the financing can add additional pain! Your simplest and easiest choice is to pay out of pocket. Dental insurance, unless provided by an employer, usually does not deliver a lot and waiting periods, even for preventative services, apply. Some […]

Holiday parties bring thoughts of women in sparking dresses and high heel shoes and men in suits with freshly starched shirts, exquisite dinners, and lots of friends. At Advanced Dentistry by Design, our Christmas party is spent in jeans and tennis shoes in Wal-Mart, North Carson with a sack lunch. We have once again chosen […]

It seems that holiday decorations have been on display for months and that people are posting the count down til Christmas on social media. At Advanced Dentistry by Design, we too are planning for the end of the year, not for our holiday party, but for the expiration of insurance benefits! A majority of the […]

As we approach the end of the year, dental treatment becomes even more pressing to utilize benefits, which will expire at the end of December. To help you plan your schedule, please be aware of ours: Dr. Wright will be out of the practice the week of November 2nd. There will be no doctors in […]

Kadie was born and raised in the Carson Valley and graduated from Douglas High School. After graduation she attended Western Nevada College before entering the dental field. She has been an assistant for 8 1/2 years, the last 5 1/2 at Advanced Dentistry. Kadie is mom to twin daughters Taylor and Kylie and is very […]

The answer, absolutely NOT!! The most important thing to remember when dealing with insurance companies is that they are “for profit” companies. Saying no to you keeps more money in their pocket. Your doctor recommends treatment based on his/her years of education and experience and your over all health. The most common denial is for […]

If you are switching to a new dentist, ask your current office about their policies regarding your dental records. Most offices keep records for a number of years as required by law, but it is always a good idea to transfer the records as soon as possible to help establish yourself as a patient. Due […]