Question:

My dentist just told me I will need extensive dental work. What should I do?

Answer:

First, don't feel pressured to have all the proposed work done immediately. Ask your dentist questions. For example: Why is this needed now? Are there any alternatives? It may help to have an estimate for the proposed treatment sent to us. If there are a couple of different options proposed, have your dentist submit a written estimate to us describing these options so that we can tell you: Whether the proposed services are covered by your plan, What our reimbursement will be, and What you will have to pay These estimates are not required; however, our members often find them helpful in planning their treatment.