Why Do Dental Insurance Companies Have Waiting Periods?

July 4, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — southlakedental @ 3:39 pm
a patient talking with a dental receptionist

After visiting your dentist for a regular checkup, you learn that you need a dental crown because of severe damage to a particular tooth. Realizing the urgency to have the procedure done, you want to get it taken care of right away. Unfortunately, when filing with your dental insurance company, you learn there is a waiting period. Why? To find out the answer, take a few moments to read through this article, as a dentist is here to offer clarity on what it means and how it works.

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