We always welcome new patients at Shortt Dental.
It is our goal to help every patient have a healthy smile that they are proud of. We work hard to educate our patients on good dental health. We also are proud to offer many different procedures so that our patients can have beautiful smiles that they love.
We also know and understand how expensive dental procedures can be. For this reason, we are proud to accept most types of dental insurance. We don’t want cost to defer you from having the smile that you deserve.
We proudly participate with the following dental insurance companies:
- Aetna
- Carrington insurance
- Cigna DPPO
- Delta Dental Premier
- Guardian
- Met-life
Understanding Your Insurance
Having dental insurance or a dental benefit plan can make it easier to get the dental care you need. But most dental benefits plans do not cover all dental procedures. Your dental coverage is not based on what you need or what your dentist recommends. It is based on how much your employer pays into the plan.
When deciding on treatment, dental benefits should not be the only thing you consider. Your treatment should be determined by you and your dentist.
How Dental Plans Work
Almost all dental plans are a contract between your employer and an insurance company. Your employer and the insurer agree on the amount your plan pays and what procedures are covered.
Often, you may have a dental care need that is not covered by your plan. Employers generally choose to cover some, but not all, of employees’ dental costs. If you are not satisfied with the coverage provided by your insurance, let your employer know.
The Role of Your Dental Office
Our dentist’s main goal is to help you take good care of your teeth. Many offices will file claims with your dental plan as a service to you. The part of the bill not covered by insurance is your responsibility.
CareCredit
By accepting CareCredit, we are ensuring that our patients get the dental care they deserve.
CareCredit can be used like a credit card in dental offices. It is just another line of credit to ensure that you get the care you deserve. You can pay for your services over an extended period of time so you don’t have to worry about how you are going to pay for the care you need.
CareCredit offers many different payment plans with different payment dates and time frames. They even offer some payment plans that are interest-free, which is even more helpful.
It is easy to apply for CareCredit. You can apply at home, either over the phone or online, or you can apply at our office.