What to Ask Before You Get Extensive Dental Treatment
Use our checklist of questions to help you get a clear picture of your options and costs.
When you need extensive work, your dentist will usually suggest a treatment plan. Here are questions to help you understand the treatment and your benefits. Knowing the answers to these questions before agreeing to a treatment plan is important.
- What are the treatment alternatives being recommended?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of each treatment option?
- Which options are necessary, elective, or cosmetic?
- What are the fees for the recommended treatment?
- Which of the fees are covered by my insurance and which are not?
- Are the fees reasonable?
- Do I need to ask the dentist to submit the treatment plan for a pretreatment estimate of benefits so I know what to expect?
- Is my dentist a member of my plan's network?
If you know the answers to all of these questions, you will be confident in making the right decision.