How to Choose the Right Dentist

Dr. Theodore Ionescu - Elk Grove Dentist
How to Choose the Right Dentist

Trying to find the right dentist for you and your family may seem time consuming and difficult. Many times, in order to avoid the challenges that go along with choosing a dentist, people settle for a dental provider that will take their insurance. Evaluating dentists by a purely "cost" approach often feel unsatisfied with their dental treatment. Many people do not realize that quality dental care comes at a price.

There are two types of dentist to consider in a purely "cost" approach. The participating provider is a dentist who agreed upon dental fees with your dental benefits provider. The nonparticipating provider is a dentist who does not agree upon fees with your carrier. However, he accepts what your insurance pays and asks the patient to invest the difference until his fee for service is paid in full.

The right dentist will provide the following standards of quality care: consideration for your time, safety and comfort, outstanding pain and anxiety management, esthetic results, follow ups, guaranteed work, and an altogether great dental experience. Which of these would you be willing to sacrifice in order to obtain a cheaper bill?

The amount of money you save when you choose the cheaper care is less than you may think. Consider a case in which a patient undergoes $500 worth of treatment (regulated by the dental plan). The insurance pays $400, leaving the patient with a fee of $100. The same treatment at a Non-Participating provider might cost $900, and might leave you with an expense of $500. Spreading that $400 difference over the life of a crown (on average 10 years) equals just $40/year or $3.33/month or 11 cents a day. Usually non-participating providers have the courage to refuse limitations to dental treatment imposed by dental plans and will not cut corners when it comes to quality. Dr. Theodore Ionescu provides comprehensive dental care at a high standard of quality to the community of Elk Grove and surrounding areas.

The next time you face the challenge of choosing a dentist, ask yourself if $3.33/month over the life of your crown is worth choosing a good dentist over a participating provider. Consider the standard of care that you want provided for you and your loved ones, and refuse to settle for less.

To learn more about Dr. Theodore Ionescu, visit his website at http://www.elkgrovedentistry.com to protect yourself from lower standards of care and to find out if Dr. Ionescu is the right dentist for you.

Dr. Theodore Ionescu - Elk Grove Dentist

To learn more about Dr. Theodore Ionescu, visit his website at http://www.elkgrovedentistry.com to protect yourself from lower standards of care and to find out if Dr. Ionescu is the right dentist for you.

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