Dental insurance is very different depending upon what you or your employer pays for. Typically, insurance covers preventative care such as dental cleanings (prophylaxis), deep cleanings (scaling and root planing), x rays, or exams, very well. In some cases they may pay 100% of the cost after you have met your deductible. On other procedures such as root canals, dental implants, fillings, bridges, dentures, crowns (caps), or extractions (pulling a tooth), they may pay a percentage of the cost. However, every insurance is different and it is a good idea to find out what they will pay prior to having treatment to determine your budget. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Stefanie or Sarah at our office. Dr. Carson Kutsch Albany Oregon Dentist www.drkutsch.com
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What does dental insurance cover?
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010What is a “deep cleaning?”
Monday, November 9th, 2009One of the most common reasons that patients visit our office is to get their teeth “cleaned.” However, there are many different types of services that include cleaning the teeth. For those without any bone loss or inflammation of the gum tissue, this is usually accomplished with what is called a “prophy.” This appointment typically lasts one hour and doesn’t require getting numb or using a laser. When a patient has lost bone and has periodontal disease (a more advanced form of gingivitis) it becomes more difficult to clean the teeth. The gum tissue around the teeth gets pocketing on the roots and allows the bacteria a perfect place to live and produce tartar. Thus, periodontal treatment or a “deep cleaning” may take more time, may require numbing for patient comfort, and sometimes we will utilize a laser to accomplish adequate cleaning of the root surfaces. In our practice, we routinely check the pockets on a yearly basis. Depending upon the results, we provide options of treatment that range from the most basic to the most thorough in order to accomplish the patient’s goals. Carson Kutsch www.drkutsch.com