Affordable dental care can be of significant concern for dental patients. Whether you have a dental plan or dental benefits or you do not have any dental coverage at all, the cost of dental care can be a source of anxiety and fear. Our dental office hopes to eliminate some of that fear by providing an essential preventive service at no out-of-pocket cost for individuals who have dental insurance plans.
Dental insurance is often considered a form of supplemental insurance. As a result, many insurance companies do not cover all quality dental care services, including cleanings. Nevertheless, North Hills Dentistry is happy to cover the cost of teeth cleanings for individuals with dental benefit plans, even if teeth cleanings are not considered covered preventive care services by your dental or health insurance.
Dental Coverage
From Delta Dental to Cigna Dental and more, we are happy to offer teeth cleaning at no cost. We value preventive care and advanced technology in our dental office. Consequently, we are eager to provide preventive care that helps our patients retain the highest possible level of oral health.
Because dental coverage is not regarded with the same degree of importance as general health insurance by insurance companies, most dental insurance companies do not offer a full range of coverage. Instead, dental plans often cover only some preventive care and as little as 20% of other dental procedures.
Unfortunately, what this means is that dental services are often considered unaffordable for patients–even those with dental care coverage. We hope to lessen that burden by accepting the burden of cost for all of our patients with dental insurance.
The Value of Regular Teeth Cleanings
Teeth cleanings do far more than simply polish your teeth. Teeth cleanings remove plaque and tartar buildup that cannot be removed using simple cleaning methods. Cleanings are also used to evaluate a patient’s oral health and check for signs of gum disease and oral cancer. Regular teeth cleanings have been linked to improvements in oral health and a greater likelihood of avoiding tooth decay, advanced periodontal disease, and more.
During teeth cleanings, dentists and dental hygienists can also evaluate your brushing and flossing techniques. Flossing has been linked to improvements in periodontal disease and decreases in tartar and plaque between cleaning appointments. If your dentist determines that your flossing technique needs to change or identifies a visible lack of flossing, he can help you develop strategies to more thoroughly floss and brush teeth.
Teeth Cleanings in Raleigh, NC
If you have some form of dental insurance and you need free teeth cleaning in Raleigh, NC, reach out to our office to schedule an appointment today!
