Why Is Integrity Family Dentistry Excited about Membership Plans?

Membership plans save us money too. Working with insurance companies is time-consuming and expensive. Sometimes, insurance companies promise a certain reimbursement, and then fail to follow through, paying a smaller amount than advertised. When that happens, we often pay the difference. This hurts our business. With a membership plan, the costs are simple and transparent; they allow us to simplify our business, saving us money, which means we can offer our services to you at a discounted price. With a membership plan, we all win.

How is a Membership Plan Different from Insurance?

Insurances include deductibles and maximums. Savings only start after you have paid a certain amount, and are cut off after the insurance company has paid a certain amount. In contrast, membership plan savings start immediately and continue for as long as you choose to keep the plan.

Insurance coverage is often unclear. In order to find out how much insurance will cover, we need to submit a pre-authorization. Until we hear back from the insurance company, we do not know how much the procedure will cost you, and can only offer you estimates. Membership plans eliminate the guessing game. When costs are clear, you are able to make immediate, informed decisions for your health.

When you buy insurance, you pay for services you may or may not use. You make monthly payments for potential needs, which you may never experience. In contrast, when you buy a membership plan, you purchase a specific set of basic dental services, and you get a discount on any further care, which you would only pay for if you needed it. We believe you should only pay for what you need.

Which Membership Plan Should I Buy?

We recommend the Adult Limited plan to most of our adult patients, since most adults only need one cleaning a year. However, if an adult patient experiences a high cavity rate, or a high level of tarter, we recommend the Adult Complete plan, which includes two cleanings and exams a year.

Our Child Complete plan is perfect for patients fourteen years old and under. This plan includes two cleanings and exams per year. Unlike adults, kids should visit the dentist twice a year, since cavities in children tend to grow quickly.

Our Perio plan includes more visits than any of the other plans. Patients with periodontal disease should visit the dentist every two to four months. In periodontal disease, tarter grows beneath the gumline, and it needs to be removed to prevent additional bone loss.

We recommend purchasing your plan after your first visit, so you can discuss your dental needs with Dr. Meyer, and both choose the plan that is right for you.