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What to Look for in an Individual Dental Insurance Plan

September 25, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Shopping for dental coverage is simple when you know what to look for. Discover how to choose the perfect individual dental insurance plan.

If you've started shopping for an individual dental insurance plan, you may be curious about what to look for to feel confident about your choice. Whether you're new to insurance or have been settling for the "good enough" option for years, there are several things to keep an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Oral Health

What Does Dental Insurance Cover?

September 20, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

What does dental insurance cover? Dental insurance usually fully pays for preventive care such as cleanings; however, coverage goes far beyond that.

You probably know that most dental insurance plans cover your biannual trip to the dentist, but do you know that your coverage goes far beyond that? Note: Dental insurance coverage can vary widely depending on the specific plan you have and the insurance provider. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Oral Health

3 Ways Bad Teeth Brushing is Hurting Your Smile

September 20, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Bad teeth brushing habits like using the wrong brush and brushing too hard can cancel the benefits. Make sure your teeth brushing habits are helping rather than hurting.

The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends brushing your teeth twice a day to keep your teeth healthy. But bad brushing habits can leave plaque behind, cause receding gum lines, and damage tooth enamel. That means your daily teeth brushing routine could be going to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Oral Health

5 Ways to Manage Dental Benefits in 5 Minutes

September 20, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

You can do a lot in five minutes, including managing your dental benefits. Check out five simple but important insurance tasks that can be done in a few minutes.

You can get a lot done in five minutes, including simple but important insurance tasks. As a Delta Dental of New Mexico member, a few free moments are all you need to manage your dental benefits. Ways to quickly manage your dental benefits  1. Access your dental insurance … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Oral Health

What is Open Enrollment?

August 30, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Open enrollment is fast approaching. Are you ready for it? Learn everything you need to know about the open enrollment period.

Open enrollment can be a stressful time, whether it’s your first time doing it or your thirtieth. However, if you take the time to understand what open enrollment is and research plans and coverage ahead of time, you can turn the process into a simple, stress-free experience … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Oral Health

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