Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

Your child deserves to have the healthiest smile this new year. The smile they have now does not have to be the smile they end this upcoming year with. Dr. Fuller and his team can access the needs of the smile in order to determine what dental procedures are in their best interest. The new year brings new dental insurance that can help give you options. Now that the new year is here you have new dental benefits that can be used to enhance your child’s smile. Maybe they have a cavity that needs to be filled or they have a missing, cracked or broken tooth that has been bothering them for years. This can help make sure they are ready to start the new year with a smile that is healthy and allows them to feel their best. If your New Year’s resolution was to help your children enhance their smile, now is the time. Schedule your children’s appointment today and help them get the smile they deserve for a lifetime. Even if you think your child’s smile is healthy, there may be pro...

Your baby’s teeth begin to grow while you are pregnant. It is important to eat healthy during pregnancy. But once your baby is born, you may be wondering when is the right time for you to add your baby to your dental insurance.   Should you get it right away? Or should you wait until they are older? When you are pregnant there are hundreds of questions running through your mind. There is no reason to worry about this one also. Dental insurance is a great way to help make sure your child is going to get the dental care they need when they need it, but what your insurance covers depends on what type of dental plan you have. There may be some that pay for certain procedures and cover a 100% of preventative care. While other insurances may cover 80% of certain dental costs and only 25 or 50% of others. It is important when you are deciding on dental insurance for your child, that you evaluate each plan carefully. Your child should visit the dentist by their first...

 Half the battle with insurance is knowing what your insurance will cover and won’t cover. Routine, preventative check-ups are usually covered for children.   Most plans cover cleanings, x-rays and a portion of other treatments. While insurance can be a tricky game of elusive information, it is important that you understand what is and is not a benefit of your dental insurance. Dental insurance works very similar to your medical benefits. For a premium you are entitled to particular benefits. You may also have dentists that are inside and outside of your network. Before scheduling an appointment with a pediatric dentist for your child, if you are concerned about maximizing your benefits,   you may want to check to see if the office accepts your insurance. While this process can be long and frustrating, taking some extra time before the appointment to verify information can save you from trouble later on. Pediatric Dentist Cameron Fuller, suggests, “Hav...