Why Insurance Should Not Dictate Dental Treatment
Dental insurances allow patients to cover some of their dental care expenses. However, there are many dental services that are increasingly not covered by dental insurance plans, while restrictions are added. The trend can be attributed to increasing premiums within the insurance industry and the need to maximize profits when possible. Because employers providing dental benefits coverage for their employees have the same amount of funds allocated for healthcare benefits, at their turn insurance companies end up reducing benefits to keep the same prices for the insurances.
Despite this dire situation, dental insurance coverage should not dictate your dental health. Regular access to oral care is essential for maintaining healthy teeth and gums. This promotes a general wellbeing and prevents tooth loss and gum disease. The link between oral diseases and other serious conditions, like diabetes and some types of cancer, is being well established by medical research.
Dr. Herbert Birnbaum will always do what is best for the patient and not what insurances dictate. Dr. Birnbaum is in-network with some Blue Cross Blue Shields plans and Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier. It is the patient's responsibility to verify insurance eligibility.
Contact Dr. Birnbaum today at (617) 965-1400 or book your appointment for your professional dental checkup or cleaning today.