New Dental Patient Information – Newark, CA
Getting Ready for Your Dental Appointment in Newark
We appreciate you taking time out of your schedule to pay our team at Newpark Mall Family Dental Group a visit, and we want to make sure that everything goes smoothly while you’re at our Newark dental office. Please take note of the information on this page; it covers the basics of what you need to know before the day of your appointment. You might have some questions or concerns that are not addressed here, so keep in mind that you always have the option of reaching out to our office to speak with one of our team members.
Your First Visit
The first appointment can normally be expected to last for as long as one and a half hours. To keep things on schedule, we recommend coming 15 minutes early if there’s any paperwork that still needs to be completed. Once you have been brought to the treatment area, we will carefully examine your smile to get a full picture of the state of your oral health. We’ll capture images with an intraoral camera, and an oral cancer screening will be performed. Our goal is to be as thorough as possible so that we can accurately determine the type of care that you need. In many cases, we will also take the time to clean your teeth and gums.
Dental Patient Forms
There are some forms that need to be completed prior to your initial appointment. Instead of waiting for the day of your actual visit to complete the necessary paperwork, we recommend using the link below to download the required forms right now. That way you can simply fill them out at home whenever it’s convenient for you, and you’ll be able to hand them over to our team right away once you arrive at our office.
Dental Insurance
Trying to fit dental care into your budget can be tricky, but a good dental insurance plan can make things easier. At Newpark Mall Family Dental Group, we want you to be able to take full advantage of your coverage, which is why we are in-network with a number of popular dental insurance companies. How can you be sure that you’re getting the most out of your benefits? The following page provides a basic overview of what you need to know about dental insurance in Newark. If you call our office, our team members can answer any other insurance-related questions you might have.
Understanding How Dental Insurance Works
Dental insurance is typically intended to help pay for preventive and restorative care. Your insurance company will pay a certain percentage of any treatments you might need. The exact percentage can vary based on the details of your plan and the type of service required. It is worth remembering that dental insurance generally does not cover elective services such as cosmetic dentistry; it is intended to lower your out-of-pocket costs for any treatments that are deemed necessary for your oral health.
What Does My Dental Insurance Cover?
No two dental insurance plans are alike, but many of them use the 100-80-50 structure. This means that preventive services are 100% covered. Meanwhile, minor restorative treatments receive 80% coverage, and you can expect 50% coverage for major restorative services. Again, each plan is different, so you should double-check to see what your coverage looks like. It is highly recommended that you use the benefits available for preventive care to pay for biannual checkups and cleanings. This will allow you to either avoid dental issues entirely or have them caught and treated early, which can ultimately save you a lot of money on dental care.
Our In-Network Dental Insurance Providers
If your goal is to save as much money on your care as possible, finding a dental office that is in-network with your dental insurance plan can certainly help. Listed below are some of the dental insurance providers that we accept at Newpark Mall Family Dental Group:
- Delta Dental
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- DenteMax
- Guardian
- Humana
- MetLife
- United Concordia
- United Healthcare
- And many more!
Do you not see your plan here? Give our team a call to see if we take it!
CareCredit Financing
When looking over your plan, you may find that certain services are not covered. It’s therefore good to know that you also have the option of using CareCredit financing to break up the cost of your dental care. You can choose from a wide range of plans, which often come with low or no interest. With the right plan, you can pay for your treatment in smaller monthly installments that are much easier on your bank account.
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