Dental Insurance in California



 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, “Have a back-up plan to pay for dental emergencies.” Dental insurances may cover a portion of root canals, extractions, or other dental emergencies for kids. However, they may pay a smaller portion or they may not cover any of the cost. This cost will be the responsibility of the patient at the time of the visit. While you are feeling the stress of the situation the last thing you should have to worry about is how you’re going to pay for it.

While Dr. Cameron Fuller and his team at Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands will do everything they can to file your insurance, they do so as a courtesy.  At the time of your child’s visit please update the front office team with any changes to your insurance.

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