United Healthcare Orthodontist Holden

Learn More About the Benefits of United Healthcare

Upgrading your grin with orthodontic treatment can be expensive, but well worth the investment. However, it is possible to save money while you improve your smile when you use your dental insurance coverage at your United Healthcare orthodontist in Holden. At Witt Orthodontics, we’re proudly in-network with United Healthcare dental insurance, and if your plan has orthodontic coverage, it can lower the cost of your treatment when you align your teeth with us. Here’s a closer look at how we can maximize your United Healthcare dental insurance benefits and save you money while we straighten your smile!

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United Healthcare Coverage Availability & Fees

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The exact coverage levels your United Healthcare plan offers depends on your specific policy. If you have any questions about your terms, please contact United Healthcare directly, or feel free to reach out to our dental insurance team for assistance

In most cases, United Healthcare plans offer the following basic benefits:

  • Preventive care such routine dental exams and cleanings and X-rays are typically covered at 100% beginning on the day your policy is purchased.
  • Basic services such as simple tooth extractions and fillings may be covered between 35% to 80%, depending on your plan and how long you’ve been a member.
  • Major services such as dental crowns, root canals, and oral surgery may be covered, but this will depend on your individual plan. If they are not, United Healthcare could pay anywhere from 15% to 60% of the cost of your procedure; however, this depends on how long you’ve had your United Healthcare insurance plan.
  • United Healthcare plans typically cover treatments like traditional braces, clear aligners, retainers and other orthodontic treatment, usually at a rate of 50%.

Your annual maximum is the annual spending limit on your United Healthcare dental insurance policy and is usually around $1,000.

At Witt Orthodontics, our friendly dental insurance team is pleased to assist you with understanding the details of your United Healthcare dental insurance plan and will even maximize your benefits to ensure you get the most out of your coverage.

The Benefits of Seeing an In-Network Orthodontist

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When it comes to using your United Healthcare dental insurance with an in-network orthodontist, there are many incredible benefits. That’s because to be in-network, your orthodontist has already done the hard work of pre-negotiating the lowest rates for your treatment, so you can feel confident that you’re saving as much as possible when you use your coverage.

At Witt Orthodontics, we believe that a tight budget should never stand in the way of a beautiful smile, which is why we’re proud to be in-network with United Healthcare, and to offer our patients the best rates possible when they use their coverage with us. To learn more about how we can save you money on your smile upgrade, contact us today to get started!