Why Guardian Insurance May Refuse to Replace a Crown That’s Less Than 5 Years Old Even If It Hurts

Guardian Insurance, like most dental carriers, places a replacement limitation period on crowns...

Using Anthem Insurance at Clove Dental: What You Need to Know

Clove Dental works with Anthem Insurance and educates patients on their dental benefits prior to...

Why Delta Dental Patients Sometimes Get Billed Separately for “Periodontal Maintenance” Instead of a Regular Cleaning

Can United Concordia Deny Deep Cleaning if Bone Loss Doesn’t Show Clearly on X-Rays Yet?

If the documentation submitted for a dental insurance claim does not clearly indicate the clinical...

Why Blue Cross California Dental Insurance Sometimes Approves a Root Canal but Delays the Crown for Weeks

When you require both a root canal and a crown, in most cases, both procedures will be done...

You Brush Every Day So Why Are Cavities Showing Up in the Same Places?

Recurring cavities in the same location usually signal something brushing alone can't fix a...

Why Principal Insurance Patients Are Being Asked for New X-Rays Before Replacing Old Dental Work

Principal dental insurance will only cover replacement crowns, fillings or other dental work if...

Can Guardian Insurance Refuse a Night Guard Even After Signs of Teeth Grinding Show Up?

While clinical evidence of bruxism may be apparent, Guardian Insurance can and does reject a night...

Gum Pockets: What the Numbers Mean and Why Your Encino Dentist Measures Them at Every Cleaning

When a dentist or hygienist is cleaning your teeth, he or she will measure the depth of the space...