Insurance
Our team is happy to file dental claims on your behalf. Since there are thousands of dental insurance plans available, your coverage options are unique. Give us a call to discuss your out-of-pocket estimates, and be sure to bring your insurance information with you to your dental appointment.
We are In-Network with the following insurance providers:
- Aetna PPO
- Anthem PPO
- Careington
- Cigna PPO
- Delta Dental PPO
- Emblem Health PPO
- GEHA PPO
- Guardian PPO
- Humana PPO
- MetLife PDP Plus and FEDVIP PPO
- Maryland Healthy Smiles for children ages 0-21
- Mutual of Omaha PPO
- Optum Serve for Veterans
- Principal PPO
- Renaissance PPO
- Sun Life
- Tricare
- United Concordia PPO (Elite Prime and Tricare plans ONLY)
- Unum PPO
We are currently Out-of-Network with all Care First, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicaid/Medicare Adults, and United Health Care plans.
If your dentist recommends scaling and root planing (SRP), it means you have symptoms of gum disease or periodontal disease. Dental deep cleaning is necessary to stop the damaging effects of this disease.
We all have tiny, open spaces between our teeth and gums, which dentists call a sulcus. Bacteria, plaque, and calculus can build up in these areas over time and become problematic if not removed through brushing, flossing, and regular dental cleanings. When this happens, the gums become swollen, the spaces get deeper, and bacteria make their way further and further down into the gums. A healthy sulcus is less than 3 mm deep, while greater depth suggests a problem. Your dentist will check the depth of the area using a special probe.
When bacteria create an infection in the gums, it’s called gingivitis. If it isn’t severe, regular dental cleaning and more rigorous dental hygiene can correct it. If the bacteria reach deep into the gums, an infection can damage the underlying structures, like the tooth root, attached ligaments, and the bone. This is periodontal disease, and it can cause tooth loss and other health problems if it’s not addressed.