{"id":432,"date":"2022-09-12T03:51:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-12T03:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quietcornerdental.com\/blog\/?p=432"},"modified":"2023-08-08T20:24:58","modified_gmt":"2023-08-08T20:24:58","slug":"dental-insurance-and-what-it-covers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quietcornerdental.com\/blog\/dental-insurance-and-what-it-covers\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Insurance: What Does It Cover?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dental insurance<\/a> can be a cumbersome and overwhelming reality when attempting to receive necessary oral healthcare. The terminology, available benefits, and coverage levels can become daunting and difficult to understand, causing many patients to forgo regular visits. If you are one of these individuals who struggles to know how much you\u2019ll be expected to pay for your upcoming visit, the following article explains the typical breakdown of coverage levels so that you are better prepared when it comes time for your appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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When comparing your dental insurance plan against those of your friends or colleagues, you will likely find that the deductibles, annual maximums, and monthly premiums vary. But what may surprise you even more is that most PPOs follow a similar breakdown of coverage levels. This means each dental insurance company agrees to cover a specific percentage of your dental bill. While the exact amount is based on whether you\u2019ve met your annual deductible and how much of your yearly maximum remains available, it\u2019s not uncommon to see the following as a basis for what you can expect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n