Archive for October, 2007

Out of Network Dentist

Thursday, October 18th, 2007

I want to come to Dr. Goldstein, but he is not listed in my insurance network. What should I do?  

- thank you, Alison

Alison,
Your insurance company has made provisions for a specific amount of help for an out of network dentist; so, you will certainly get the coverage you have been paying for. I’d like to remind you that dental insurance is simply a contribution to your dental bills – whether you use an in or out of network dentist. Dental insurance was never designed to pay the entire amount. Unlike medical insurance, dental insurance has an annual cap of approximately $1000 and a lot of restrictions designed to discourage you from getting the care you have chosen. We certainly hope you feel the small difference is minor and that choosing Dr. Goldstein is a wise decision; in many cases it makes sense to handle that difference if you feel the quality of care you are receiving is substantial. Hope this helps.

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Crowded teeth

Thursday, October 4th, 2007

Dr. Goldstein,

My teeth are crowded. Can you fix them with veneers?

- Tina

Tina,

Yes, porcelain veneers work great for crowded teeth. We can place them in two appointments and they will make your teeth look perfectly straight.

Another option you might consider, other than conventional braces, is Invisalign invisible braces. Read on our web site what is involved with this treatment. You wear a clear liner that snaps onto your teeth, and people can’t tell you have anything on your teeth. It avoids many of the problems of regular braces–they don’t catch food or irritate your mouth, and they aren’t unattractive, plus they are much faster than regular braces. Your teeth can be straightened in six months to a year.

But porcelain veneers are even faster than that.

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