Do You Have Questions About Dental Insurance or Finances? We Have Answers!

At High River Dental Centre we always strive to create open and honest communication with our patients about dental insurance and finances. Since the purpose of dental insurance is to help patients cover some or all of the costs associated with their dental care. At High River Dental, we are pleased to offer our patients the convenience of direct billing to most insurance plans. Please keep in mind that not all plans are the same, and it is important for you to familiarize yourself with your specific plan details.

Please note that the average dental plan may cover some, but not all of the cost of your required dental care. The dental fees we charge for our services are the usual and customary fees charged to all our patients, regardless if you have dental insurance or not. Your specific policy may base its eligible fee on a fixed fee schedule, which may or may not coincide with our usual fees. In some cases, there may be a difference in fees charged, after the insurance company reimburses our office. This discrepancy in fees is your responsibility and will be invoiced to you.

At High River Dental, we would like to help you maximize your dental insurance benefits — please bring a copy of your plan details for us to help you get the most out of your dental insurance and for us to provide you with accurate estimates for your treatment.

Read More
Q) Do you offer direct billing? +

A) Please note that the average dental plan may cover some, but not all of the cost of your required dental care. The dental fees we charge for our services are the usual and customary fees charged to all our patients, regardless if you have dental insurance or not. Your specific policy may base its eligible fee on a fixed fee schedule, which may or may not coincide with our usual fees. In some cases, there may be a difference in fees charged, after the insurance company reimburses our office. This discrepancy in fees is your responsibility and will be invoiced to you.

Q) What costs will my insurance company cover? +

A) When it comes to insurance plans, they are not all created equal. We do our best to send predeterminations on behalf of all patients to help with the understanding of what will be a covered benefit.

Q) What factors do you consider when providing an estimate for treatment? +

A) Estimates for your treatment are based on the most recent information we have on file. If you’re concerned about exactly what costs you’ll be responsible for, simply ask about our ‘Pre-Determination.’

Q) What is a ‘Pre-Determination’? +

A) A Pre-Determination provides you with the estimated cost of the treatment. Upon request, we will submit this information to your insurance provider before completing any treatment. While this may delay your treatment, you will know what (if any) out-of-pocket costs you may be required to pay.

Q) What payment options are available to me? +

A) We require payment in full for your patient portion at the time of treatment.  We accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Cash, Interac (Debit) or Email Transfers.

Q) My dental insurance said it pays 100% for my dental treatments: why do I still owe you money? +

Submitting predeterminations will allow us to know how the insurance company will payout on procedures ahead of time. This offers us the ability to discuss what the patients cost might be.

Q) What is a Dental Bridge? +

A) A dental bridge is very similar to a dental crown and is used as a restorative dental treatment to replace one or more missing teeth in the same area. A Dental Bridge not only restores the function of your teeth, but it also prevents the surrounding teeth from drifting out of position and into the space created by the missing teeth.

There are many types of dental bridges available, and the best option for you depends on your specific situation. Our Dental Team will thoroughly examine your teeth to identify the best type of dental bridge for your situation.

Q) What are Porcelain Veneers? +

A) Porcelain veneers are thin shells of porcelain that are bonded to the front of your tooth to improve the colour, look, and shape of the teeth. If teeth are chipped, misaligned or are beginning to wear, porcelain veneers are a great option to protect compromised teeth from additional damage all while restoring or enhancing their original appearance.

Q) What are White Fillings? +

A) Traditional dental filling materials, which are best known as silver fillings, are not always aesthetically pleasing options for restoring the function of your teeth. White filling materials have been used for over 20 years, and many patients prefer white fillings over silver fillings for many reasons.

Q) What is Considered a Dental Emergency? +

A) We consider a dental emergency to be any situation where you are experiencing pain or discomfort in your teeth, gum tissue or surrounding bone and jaw joints. If you are experiencing pain from a sudden or a lingering toothache, fracture or knock-out tooth, or have been involved in an accident that includes your teeth and/or jaw should be treated by a dentist immediately.

Learn More about Dental Insurance and Finances at High River Dental

If you have any questions about dental insurance and finances, please call us at (403) 652-2182!

If you are looking for a High River Dentist,
our practice always welcomes new patients – no referral is required!