What is the 20% thank-you for existing patients?
The existing-patient thank-you is an offer the practice has made to its current patients: 20% off your next procedure. You could also pass it on to a family member or a friend if you didn’t need it yourself.
It has been a past offer, so ask the front desk whether it is running before you plan around it. Several other offers have been open to existing patients too, including savings on KöR whitening, whitening for life, Invisalign and six or more porcelain crowns or veneers. Those are listed with the practice’s current offers.
Why keep your regular checkups?
Because the problems worth catching early rarely hurt at first. A small cavity, early gum inflammation or a crack in an old filling is quick to treat when it is found at a checkup, and much more involved once it causes pain.
Most people do well with a cleaning and exam every six months, and some need them more often, especially after treatment for gum disease. Dr. Prane will tell you which schedule suits your mouth.
Some offers depend on keeping up with visits. Free whitening for life, for example, has asked patients to keep their regular checkups, with 48 hours’ notice to reschedule.
Should you use your dental benefits before the year ends?
If you have treatment waiting, the end of the year is usually the time to schedule it. Most dental plans reset their annual maximum at the start of the year, and unused benefits generally don’t carry over.
A crown that was postponed, a filling Dr. Prane flagged, or the second half of a treatment plan can often be fit in before the reset. Our treatment coordinators will run a complimentary benefits check, tell you what remains on your plan and find a time. The plans we accept are on the financial options page.
What should you tell us between visits?
Tell us about anything that has changed since your last appointment. A new medication, a diagnosis, a pregnancy or a change in your insurance can each affect your care or your coverage.
New insurance details are best shared before your appointment, so the benefits check is ready when you arrive. If you have a new concern in the meantime, such as sensitivity, a loose filling or bleeding gums, call (618) 624-2800 rather than waiting for your next checkup, or request an appointment online.