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November 05, 2012
Category: Dental Insurance

If dental insurance is part of your compensation package, you don’t have much time left to use your remaining benefits.  For most insurance plans, the yearends on December 31, and that means if you have any remaining benefits or outstanding treatment you need completed, now is the time to make an appointment with our office.

If you don’t use them, you’ll lose them. Here are a few reasons to schedule outstanding treatments before the end of the year.

  1. Yearly Maximums- Unused benefits don't typically rollover, so use your yearly maximum and maximize your benefits.
  2. Premiums - Insurance is paid for through premiums; make sure those dollars are not being wasted. 
  3. Prevention is key to good oral health - Know your coverage and take advantage of the services covered. A specified number of regular cleanings and check ups to keep your teeth and gums healthy are usually covered services in the preventative section of coverage. Visits to your dentist and other preventative services, such as x-rays, will help detect and prevent more serious, extensive treatments down the road.
  4. Complete any outstanding treatment –You may not have dental insurance next year, or you may have additional procedures to cover. If your dentist has suggested treatment, now is the time to schedule it.

Contact Grove Dental today to schedule treatment that your 2012 insurance may cover:

  • General exams and cleanings
  • Fluoride treatments
  • Sealants
  • Fillings
  • Dental implants
  • Crown or Bridge work
  • Orthodontics
  • Oral Surgery
  • Periodontics
  • Dentures
  • Root Canal Therapy

Questions about how much you have already paid on your deductible this year? Contact the member service department of your dental health plan for assistance. Grove accepts insurance from many of the top providers and is dedicated to giving you and your family the dental care you deserve.

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December 02, 2011
Category: Dental Insurance

Do you still have dental benefits remaining for 2011? Hurry and make your appointment now! Only five weeks remain to use your unused dollars before they’re lost forever.

Not only will your unused benefits not roll over into 2012, you may also be putting your dental health at risk.  Use your insurance for regular cleanings and checkups to keep your teeth and gums healthy.  Outstanding treatment?  You can maximize remaining benefits for suggested treatment you’ve been putting off, such as a filling or crown.

Call Grove today to schedule:

  • General exams and cleanings
  • Fluoride treatments
  • Sealants
  • Fillings
  • Dental implants
  • Crown or bridge work
  • Orthodontics
  • Oral surgery
  • Periodontics
  • Dentures
  • Root canal therapy

Contact the Member Service Department of your dental health plan if you are unsure of the status of your dental benefits.  Now’s the time to come in for treatment and maximize your year-end benefits before its too late.  Beat the end-of-the-year rush and make your appointment with Grove today!

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September 16, 2011
Category: Dental Insurance

As we near the end of 2011, remember to take advantage of any remaining dental benefits. Every year you receive a maximum dollar amount from your dental insurance company. If you don’t use the full amount by the end of the year, any unused dollars will be lost forever. 

  • Yearly Maximum
    Your yearly maximum is the greatest amount of money that your dental insurance company will pay for your dental work within one full year.  If you have unused benefits, these will not roll over into the next year.
  • Premiums
    Every month you’re paying a premium in order to have dental insurance, so make sure you are taking advantage of the benefits you’re entitled to. Use your insurance for regular cleanings and checkups to keep your teeth and gums healthy.
  • Don’t Delay Treatment
    If you’ve been putting off treatment, now is the time to schedule your appointment.  Delaying regular cleanings, X-rays and other treatments may lead to more extensive dental work down the road.  Use your insurance while you have it!

If you are uncertain about the status of your dental benefits, contact the member service department of your dental health plan. Coverage varies based on your specific plan.

Contact your Grove Dentist today to schedule your:

  • General exams and cleanings
  • Fluoride treatments
  • Sealants
  • Fillings
  • Dental implants
  • Crown or Bridge work
  • Orthodontics
  • Oral Surgery
  • Periodontics
  • Dentures
  • Root Canal Therapy

Schedule your appointment with Grove now to ensure that all covered treatment is completed before the end of 2011. Your oral health is important to us, and we want to make sure you receive the care you need—and the benefits you’ve already paid for! 

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March 11, 2011
Category: Oral Health

The wisdom teeth, also known as the third molars, are usually the last teeth to erupt in the mouth. This usually occurs between the ages of 17 and 25 -- the "age of wisdom." Some will never develop wisdom teeth, while others may develop up to four, one at each end of the upper and lower gums.

Because most mouths are too small to accommodate four additional molars, wisdom teeth removal is often necessary to prevent other dental problems, such as impaction. Impacted wisdom teeth, those that are prevented from erupting, can cause infection, gum disease and formation of a cyst. Partially or fully erupted wisdom teeth may also need removed as they are often nonfunctional, susceptible to tooth decay and interfere with the alignment of adjacent, healthy teeth.

Prime time for wisdom teeth removal is during the summer when high school and college kids are home from school and their schedules are lighter. For young adults, removal of the wisdom teeth is typically easier because the tooth roots are not fully developed and the bone is less dense. This also allows for shorter recovery time.

Common symptoms of emerging wisdom teeth include pain or swelling, but in some cases, symptoms may not be present at all. For this reason, an adolescent's wisdom teeth need to be examined by a trained oral surgeon. Regular dental visits are an important part of monitoring the development of the third molars and helping dentists make an appropriately timed recommendation for their removal, should it be necessary.

At Grove Dental, we perform many extractions during the school breaks, and are accepting appointments for the summer time now. We have Board Certified Oral Surgeons on-staff specially trained to take care of wisdom teeth and all oral surgery needs for patients of any age. Allow Grove to guide you on the best treatment options and if necessary, schedule your teen's wisdom teeth removal for the summer.

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