Category: Saving on care

You are already aware that you need to brush, floss, and see a dentist regularly. The message is so common that many people actually fail to take notice. Especially in these challenging economic times, it’s easy to think that you can’t afford dental care. When your teeth look good, and they don’t hurt, seeing a dentist seems like an unnecessary expense. This is an easy way to trim your budget, and remove one thing from your busy schedule, right? Wrong!

The truth is, taking care of your mouth will save you time, money, pain, and inconvenience for many reasons. The top three are:

• Preventive care – You might not see or feel a problem right now, but there is probably a little tartar buildup where your toothbrush won’t reach. Professional cleaning can remove it before damage is done. If not removed, it can lead to cavities and gum disease.
• Early detection – The effects of neglecting your dental health will begin gradually, and progress until you seek treatment. Early gum disease can usually be cleared up with scaling and root planing, and small cavities can be easily repaired with fillings. The more serious the problem becomes, the more expensive and time consuming it is to correct. Eventually, you could lose your teeth and be faced with the choice of dentures, implants, or being virtually unable to eat.
• Patient education – No, Dr. Dietrich does not lecture or judge his patients. However, he does provide them with valuable information and advice for easy, effective oral hygiene and healthy habits. When you don’t know things like which foods strengthen your teeth and what habits can break them, it can be difficult to protect your smile.

At Pleasant Dental, we maintain a friendly, comfortable, casual environment. However, we are real sticklers about a few things. We won’t sacrifice the quality of treatment, and we won’t charge exorbitant rates. Dr. Dietrich is committed to providing true value. Impersonal service and sub-par work at a cheap price isn’t value. Neither is receiving adequate, or even good, care at an exorbitant price. Good old-fashioned customer service, quality work, and reasonable pricing are true value.

Don’t think you can’t afford dental care. In truth, you can’t afford not to care for your smile. Pleasant Dental takes pride in providing the best value in dentistry to families in Dolton, Calumet City, Riverdale, South Holland, and other area communities. Call [phone] today and schedule your appointment.

If you have ever taken it upon yourself to shop around for the best price on dental care you probably found it is a difficult thing to do.

Take shopping for the best price on a filling. First you generally need to know the exact kind of filling that is to be done. This means what type of material you want used and then how many of the surfaces of the tooth are to be filled. It also makes a difference in many cases as to which tooth it is that is to be filled.

Even assuming you are armed with this information you may still not get a true apples to apples comparison price. Why?

Suffice it to say that in some offices the charge they quote you for the filling may show little resemblance to what you are actually charged for that service.

In some offices to get a filling done you will pay for the filling, of course. But then… wait there’s more!

Yes not only will you be fortunate enough to pay for the filling to be done but you will also have the privilege of paying additional monies for any medications placed under the filling, sterilization of the instruments used, anesthesia and perhaps more.

So while you may have been quoted $140 for the filling you can easily end up paying near $200 or more for the full service.

In our office a $140 filling is $140. It includes everything needed to provide the service. So if you are shopping around make sure you know for sure that there are no other charges you are going to get hit with when it comes time to pay the bill.

If they tell you it’s no big deal because you have insurance, run even faster. Most people have way to little insurance to be wasted on useless fee padding.

Call Pleasant Dental today for the real deal on dental care. No nickel and dimes just straight sense. [phone].

At Pleasant Dental, Dr. Dean Dietrich will help Dolton, IL area patients in saving on dental care. He knows that the cost of treatments has gone up over the years, but this shouldn’t keep patients from getting the care and attention they need to maintain a beautiful smile. Our practice is committed to providing optimum services at an affordable price. Additionally, we work with our patients to help them maximize their dental insurance reimbursements.

Most patients today will have approximately $1000-$1500 in dental insurance coverage per year. However, each policy is different and it is often up to the dental practice to help patients determine what they can be reimbursed for through their current plan. Our office works with dental insurance companies to assist our patients in knowing what coverage they have and how it can be used to improve the health and beauty of their smiles. We want our patients to be able to enjoy a smile that can give them the confidence they need to show it off!

Saving on dental care starts with a visit to Pleasant Dental. Even if you haven’t visited the dentist in a while, we do not judge in our practice. We are here to help you get on the right track and start taking great care of your smile so it can last a lifetime! Patients often come to us needing their smile restored from disease, decay, or even lost teeth, and we can help. We have a selection of services such as:

• Root canal therapy
• Dental crowns
• Clear aligner technology
• Full and partial dentures
• Dental bridges
• Professional teeth whitening
• Dental implants
• Gum disease diagnosis and treatment

Contact Pleasant Dental today to book a consultation visit with our team and learn more about all the dental services we provide in our practice and how we can make your new smile more attainable than ever! Feel free to bring in your dental insurance card so our front office staff can determine your coverage and work with Dr. Dean Dietrich to make the most of every penny available each year!

Dental treatments can be costly. When patients in the Dolton, IL area are interested in getting care and treatment from one of the top dentists in the area, they may be worried about how much they will have to spend for these services. Dr. Dean Dietrich of Pleasant Dental encourages patients to strongly consider enrolling in dental insurance plans through their place of employment for the best coverage possible.

How do dental insurance plans work?

Dental insurance plans are made to reduce the cost of necessary dental work. Dr. Dean Dietrich finds that many patients enjoy free examinations, x-rays, and cleanings twice a year with their plan coverage. Any other dental work may be reduced in price depending on the type of coverage patients have with their specific plan.

How do I obtain dental insurance?

Many employers offer medical and dental benefits for their full-time employees at a low cost thanks to offering group rates. However, for self-employed individuals or those who only work part-time, the government’s health insurance program, the Affordable Care Act, can provide dental insurance solutions for patients as well. Patients can sign up for a plan that works for them and maintain it with regular monthly payments. These are both options for obtaining dental insurance in the United States at this time.

Dental work can be expensive—prepare by enrolling in dental insurance plans with your place of employment

For families on a budget, unexpected dental costs can be a concern for many individuals. It is important for families to consider dental insurance through their employer to lessen the outof-pocket costs for routine examinations, cleanings, and treatments. At Pleasant Dental, we accept many dental insurance policies to help reduce the cost of many of our dental procedures. If you want to find out more about dental insurance covers, contact our Dolton, IL area practice at 609 E. Sibley Boulevard (147th) and by phone at [phone].

One of the best ways to make the most of your money is to utilize your dental insurance plan fully. Many employers offer dental insurance. The premiums are paid from each paycheck. Patients in the Dolton, IL area need to visit their dentist regularly to make the most of their payments.

What does dental insurance cover?

Many dental insurance policies offer free or reduced-fee cleanings and examinations every six months. If problems arise, patients may need treatments such as fillings for decay or treatments for periodontal disease. These concerns may be addressed at a reduced cost depending on insurance coverage.

Why use your dental insurance?

• You paid for it! When you work for an employer, your dental insurance payments are automatically deducted from each paycheck. If you don’t use your benefits, you are throwing money away!
• You can obtain necessary treatment. Even if you are not experiencing a dental problem, it is still important to see the dentist twice a year for an evaluation, x-rays, and a cleaning. This prevents future problems from occurring.
• Use it or lose it! Many dental insurance companies offer free routine examinations and cleanings every six months. If you are not using these services, you are losing the ability to enjoy these free or greatly reduced treatments on a regular basis.

Utilize your dental insurance

One of the best ways to ensure you are getting the most for your money is to schedule and attend your routine dental visits under your current insurance plans. Dr. Dean Dietrich of Pleasant Dental wants you to get the most for your money while also ensuring your smile is healthy and clean. Call his practice today at [phone] for an appointment and to discuss with our front office staff the benefits you have with your current insurance policy.

Dr. Dean Dietrich of Pleasant Dental in Dolton, IL works with patients who are interested in making the most of their dental insurance. In many cases, it is important to utilize these benefits in a timely manner, as many companies eliminate remaining benefits at the end of the year. Our practice can explain the advantages of visiting the dentist before the end of the year to maximize patients’ investment in their monthly premiums for dental insurance.

There are several benefits of using your dental insurance before the end of the year:

• Save money – if you use your dental benefits before the change of the new year, you will be able to save a lot of money. Many plans have a “use it or lose it” policy, so, as of January 1st, you may be losing free cleanings and examinations that could have been used for preventative care.
• Using up annual maximums and deductibles – for many dental insurance plans, there is a maximum amount that can be used each year. This typically renews on the first of the new year. So, prior to year-end is a great time to schedule appointments at Pleasant Dental for necessary dental work to maximize your benefits.
• Make use of your monthly premiums – you pay each month from your paycheck to have the ability to utilize benefits year-round. Don’t let them go to waste!
• Put your flexible spending account to use – in addition to the benefits obtained from dental insurance, many families have flexible spending accounts which can be used for dental work as well, ensuring your contributions are advantageous.

Maximize your benefits today!

Patients around Dolton, IL who are interested in utilizing their dental insurance benefits before the end of the year are encouraged to visit the team at Pleasant Dental. Dr. Dean Dietrich and his staff can work with patients to help them determine the procedures they can have performed to maximize their benefits. Call [phone] today and visit the practice at 609 E. Sibley Boulevard (147th).