{"id":208,"date":"2017-03-28T22:04:47","date_gmt":"2017-03-28T22:04:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/blog\/?p=208"},"modified":"2017-03-28T22:04:47","modified_gmt":"2017-03-28T22:04:47","slug":"dentist-in-keller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/blog\/2017\/03\/28\/dentist-in-keller\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does Dental Insurance Work? Is My Dentist in Keller in Network?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-209\" src=\"https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/iStock-515643880-300x179.jpeg\" alt=\"How does dental insurance work? Is my dentist in Keller in network?\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/iStock-515643880-300x179.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/iStock-515643880.jpeg 764w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Dental insurance is confusing! How do you know what\u2019s covered, and what you have to pay? How do you know who\u2019s in your network? Dr. Sheri McIntosh understands that it can be a challenge financially to get the quality dental care you need and deserve, and that\u2019s why she works with many different insurance plans. Distinguished Dental also offers convenient payment options, so no matter what your insurance coverage is, we\u2019ll help you fit the treatment you need into your budget. Your dentist in Keller discusses <a href=\"http:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/articles\/personal-finance\/111715\/how-does-dental-insurance-work.asp\" target=\"_blank\">how dental insurance works<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>What is a Dental Network?<\/h3>\n<p>Most insurance plans have a network of dentists that patients can choose from who agree to their payment schedules. Typically it results in more coverage for the patient who chooses an in-network provider. Dr. McIntosh chooses to be part of a variety of networks such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aetna<\/li>\n<li>Ameritas\/ Principal<\/li>\n<li>Assurant\/DHA<\/li>\n<li>Cigna<\/li>\n<li>Delta Dental<\/li>\n<li>Guardian<\/li>\n<li>Humana<\/li>\n<li>Lincoln Financial<\/li>\n<li>Metlife<\/li>\n<li>Tricare Delta Dental<\/li>\n<li>United Concordia<\/li>\n<li>United Healthcare<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This <strong>does not<\/strong> mean that you can\u2019t see Dr. McIntosh if she\u2019s not in your network. It simply means your benefit coverage may be different with an out-of-network provider. Our friendly insurance experts at Distinguished Dental are always on hand to answer questions about how your coverage works, so we encourage you to call us if you have questions about your benefit.<\/p>\n<h3>What is my Dental Insurance Coverage?<\/h3>\n<p>Every dental plan is unique, but you will typically have a yearly deductible to meet, and a maximum amount that you insurance will pay each year. Many dental plans run on a calendar year, so your maximum will typically renew in January.<\/p>\n<p>Most dental plans will cover most or all of your routine preventative appointments, and a percentage of any treatment you may need, with certain limitations. Some plans have waiting periods before you can have treatment completed, so it\u2019s important to consult our knowledgeable staff about how your particular plan works.<\/p>\n<p>We don\u2019t like surprises when it comes to finances, so we\u2019ll always ensure that you understand the cost of your treatment and what your responsibility will be prior to starting any procedures.<\/p>\n<h3>No Dental Insurance? No Problem!<\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019re happy to take care of our patients whether they have dental insurance or not. We have affordable new patient specials and convenient <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/financing.html\">third party financing<\/a> plans to help you fit dental care into any budget.<\/p>\n<p>We encourage you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/contact.html\">contact Distinguished Dental<\/a> to learn more about how we can help you maximize your insurance benefit and get the dental care you need.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental insurance is confusing! How do you know what\u2019s covered, and what you have to pay? How do you know who\u2019s in your network? Dr. Sheri McIntosh understands that it can be a challenge financially to get the quality dental care you need and deserve, and that\u2019s why she works with many different insurance plans. 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