{"id":13583,"date":"2018-12-01T21:55:23","date_gmt":"2018-12-01T21:55:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/?p=13583"},"modified":"2026-01-08T19:38:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T19:38:11","slug":"the-right-insurance-for-you-from-your-dentist-in-arlington-heights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/2018\/12\/01\/the-right-insurance-for-you-from-your-dentist-in-arlington-heights\/","title":{"rendered":"The Right Insurance for You from Your Dentist in Arlington Heights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/AdobeStock_94425459__1541014091_40195-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Dental insurance paper.\" class=\"wp-image-13584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/AdobeStock_94425459__1541014091_40195-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/AdobeStock_94425459__1541014091_40195-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/AdobeStock_94425459__1541014091_40195.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing a dental insurance plan can be just as difficult as\nchoosing a dentist. But, just like with your dentist, once you\u2019ve found one\nthat works, you\u2019ll want to stay with it. So, how do you know what\u2019s right for\nyou? What should you consider when picking a dental insurance plan? Keep\nreading to learn how to choose the best insurance for you for the upcoming year\nand how in some cases, and in-house savings plan is a great alternative!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understand Dental Insurance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental insurance is a little different from regular health\ninsurance. These dental plans tend to encourage preventive, low-cost visits by\ncovering 100% of preventive care appointments like checkups and cleanings.\nAdditionally, they typically cover 80% of basic treatments like fillings, and\n50% of more costly and complex restorations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cosmetic dentistry like teeth whitening and other services\nthat improve your smile\u2019s appearance typically aren\u2019t covered by insurance, but\nyou should check with your plan to make sure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maximums, Deadlines, and Deductibles <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most dental insurance plans have a yearly maximum that\nranges between $1,000 and $1,500. This maximum is important to know because\nthere\u2019s a deadline to use it by the end of the year. To get the most out of your\ndental benefits, be sure to reach your maximum before January 1<sup>st<\/sup>,\nso you\u2019re not leaving dental dollars on the table. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Insurance plans tend to also have a deductible, which is the\namount of money you have to pay before your insurance will step in to cover\ncosts. This amount is usually around $50 and it restarts with the new year as\nwell. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Choose the Best Insurance for You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a dentist that you already like, then it\u2019s easy:\nask them what insurance they\u2019re accepting and then pick away! However, it\u2019s\nusually not that simple. Websites like Consumer Advocate rank dental insurance\nplans based on the number of dentists in its network, the cost of coverage, the\nsavings you\u2019ll get, the yearly maximum, and treatments the plan covers. This is\na great way to get a good overview on the pros and cons of various dental\ninsurance plans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have insurance and aren\u2019t interested in getting\nit, Westgate Dental Care offers a solution: an in-house savings plan. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/for-patients.html\">Westgate\nDental Care Membership Program<\/a> includes reduced fees for a\nwide-range of dental services (some not covered by traditional insurance),\ncomplimentary emergency and consultation visits, routine checkups, cleanings, and\nunlimited digital X-Rays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the tips above to choose the right insurance for the\nupcoming year. And, if you don\u2019t have insurance, keep the in-house savings plan\nin mind to cut your costs at the dentist\u2019s office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Westgate Dental Care, we have a team of 5 dentists who take\npride in providing personalized care to their patients. They like practicing\nquality care that is affordable too, which is why they offer an in-house\nsavings plan for those without insurance. For any questions, they can be\ncontacted through their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or\nby phone at (847) 577-7171. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing a dental insurance plan can be just as difficult as choosing a dentist. But, just like with your dentist, once you\u2019ve found one that works, you\u2019ll want to stay with it. So, how do you know what\u2019s right for you? What should you consider when picking a dental insurance plan? 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