For years dentists have tried to explain to patients how
important it is to be seen on a regular basis for hygiene visits. “More regular visits inevitably save the
patient money,” says Dr. Denine Rice from her Riverside Periodontal practice.
Now dental insurance companies have figured this out as
well. In the past, most insurance companies paid for two visits each year to
maintain the health of gums and teeth. It appears that recently they have
studied the numbers and concluded that patients who are seen for those visits
are less likely to need more costly treatment.
Which is what dentists have been saying all along. “When
patients delay coming in almost always it results in more significant
treatment, which in turn, costs more money,” adds Dr. Rice.
So what does this mean to the dental insurance companies and
their plans? Many plans have begun to change how they are viewing regular
visits. And some are now changing the benefit allowed if regular visits are not
maintained.
“It just makes sense, if regular visits can save money for
patients, those same visits can save money for insurance companies,” says Dr.Rice If you are past due for your regular visit, call today and get back on
track.
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