With terms like PPO, HMO, in-network, and out-of-network to describe dental benefits, it's no surprise that many don't understand how to make the most of their plan. This means you may be overlooking benefits that are critical to maintaining your oral health. Don't settle for just what you understand as part of your coverage. Read on for 5 simple tips to take advantage of everything your plan has to offer. Tip #1: Take Time to Understand Your Plan The best way to take advantage of your plan is to ensure you know the type of plan it is and its deductibles, copayments and annual maximums. There are two main types of dental plans: HMO Plans - with an HMO, you'll be required to choose a dentist in your primary network to handle most of your needs. You are charged a relatively low copayment for office visits, procedures etc. There is no coverage if you visit an out-of-network provider. HMO's typically have no deductible or maximum. PPO Plans - With a PPO, you
A lot of new orthodontic treatments are gaining popularity. You may
have heard of these Invisalign copycats
which aim to avoid seeing the dentist at all. Besides the dangers of
"do-it-yourself" dentistry, we ask, why avoid the dentist? Invisalign visits are among the easiest
visits you'll ever have at the dentist. As Dr Michael Saba of The Laser Dental Group states "When you arrive, you aren't in pain.
You don't have to get numb, so no needle and no after-effects of the
anesthesia. Most times your visit is done in under 20 minutes. And the end
result is a beautiful smile! "Dr Saba is an Invisalign Certified Specialist who works in both the Union and Westfield offices. "So to sum up, the visits are quick, pain-free,
non-invasive and have an excellent, completely supervised outcome. What's not
to love? That's a visit to the dentist that anyone can get behind." 
Give our office a call for a consultation and we can see if you're a
candidate for Invisalign. If price is an issue there are several affordable solutions available. 
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