Dental Insurance – Carlisle, PA

How to Use Your Dental Insurance

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At Flenniken Family Dentistry, we care about your oral health, which means we believe you deserve the highest-quality treatment. Our team also understands that dental services can be a costly investment. Using your dental insurance in Carlisle can help yoghu save on oral healthcare costs; however, no matter what kind of coverage you have, we are committed to treating you based on your needs, not what your insurance dictates.

As an insurance-friendly dental practice, you can count on us to help you get the reimbursement you desire after receiving the personalized care you deserve.

How Dental Insurance Works

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When enrolling in a dental insurance plan, you agree to pay a designated amount each month for access to a wide range of benefits. Although many dentists are in-network, meaning they have a contract with the insurance company to provide lower fees for certain services, our team at Flenniken Family Dentistry is not. We do, however, consider ourselves an insurance-friendly dental practice that files all necessary paperwork and claims forms so you can get the maximum reimbursement.

When seeking reimbursement, it’s important to remember that most dental insurance companies will only agree to pay a portion of the cost associated with the services you receive. In most cases, preventive care is covered at 100%, and restorative treatment is covered at 50-80%.

What is the Difference Between Dental and Medical Insurance?

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Medical insurance is designed to provide financial assistance after an illness or incident occurs. This is why you are unlikely to receive greater savings on wellness visits. Instead, your healthcare plan offers the biggest savings on hospitalizations and other similar services, which are commonly used as reactive treatments.

Dental insurance is different. It is created to encourage individuals to seek preventive care, offering 80-100% coverage in most cases. This is due to the added cost of restorative treatment that is required to help you maintain good oral health. If you need a dental filling, crown, root canal, tooth extraction, etc., your coverage level drops to 50-80% depending on the type of treatment.

We’re Dental Insurance Friendly!

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Flenniken Family Dentistry is a dental insurance-friendly practice that is committed not only to helping you achieve better oral health but also to ensuring you receive the maximum reimbursement from your insurance. Although we are not contracted with any particular insurance companies, we know that saving on your oral healthcare costs matters. By taking this approach, we can provide the dental solutions your smile needs without navigating the red tape of dental insurance providers.

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