Dental Insurance – Woodbridge, CT

Affordable Dentistry Is Within Your Reach!

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Whether you purchased your dental insurance policy on your own or have benefits through your employer, you should view your plan as a precious asset. It can allow you to enjoy low-cost preventive care, and it may serve as a great financial help for those times when your smile needs a bit of restorative work. But how can you get the most out of your policy? Our Woodbridge dental team is eager to help. Continue reading below to learn how we can assist you as you seek to maximize your insurance benefits.

How Dental Insurance Works

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Every dental insurance plan is unique, so you must look at the details of your policy to find out exactly how it works. In the meantime, here is an overview of the coverage that is standard among many PPO plans:

Preventive care, including services like cleanings and exams, are often 100% covered.
Minor restorative services, such as fillings, are usually up to 80% covered.
Major services, like crowns and dentures, may be around 50% covered.
Cosmetic treatments are typically not
Coverage for dental implants, orthodontia, and other specialty services can vary greatly between dental plans.

What Is the Difference Between Dental & Medical Insurance?

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Medical insurance is all about systemic and overall health. It might cover certain emergency dental services, such as primary treatment for a severe facial injury. However, it does not generally cover things like cleanings, exams, crowns, and fillings. Dental insurance has a strong focus on prevention and is exclusively geared toward supporting the health of the teeth and gums. For some types of oral surgery, there is sometimes a bit of crossover between dental and medical insurance.

In-Network vs. Out-of-Network

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If you have a PPO dental insurance plan, you are free to visit virtually any dentist or specialist in the United States. We welcome both in-network and out-of-network patients to visit us for top-quality care.

In-Network Coverage

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If a practice is in-network with your dental plan, it means they have a contract that controls prices and encourages a certain standard of care. Often, out-of-pocket fees are lowest at in-network practices.

We are proud to be in-network with many popular insurance companies, including:

Delta Dental
Anthem BlueCross BlueShield
MetLife
Cigna
United Healthcare
Aetna, Guardian
Sun Life
United Concordia
Assurant
And more — we accept more than 200 different plans!

Out-of-Network

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Even if we are not in your insurance plan’s network, we warmly invite you to visit us. Our team will be happy to verify your PPO coverage and file claims on your behalf. You can expect to enjoy many of the same benefits that you would receive at an i

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