You visit your dental office twice a year and a lot of things can happen within that year. It can be hard to keep track of everything that's going on in life so we want to make it easier for you with this simple checklist for your next dental visit. 

To have a mental or physical checklist is a great way to make sure nothing gets missed because most of the time your appointment lasts about an hour and there are dental tools in your mouth for the majority of it. 

Here’s the list to ensure you are full prepared:

1. Check your dental coverage
2. Jobs may change or even the insurance can change within the company anytime through the year. It is always best to check that your coverage is up to date and currently active so there are no surprises when you come in for your visit. If you are coming in for a dental treatment, it is best to confirm what the coverage is and how much your portion will be out of pocket as well. 
3. Meeting your deductible
4. Most of us are unsure how insurance even works, like what is a deductible? A deductible is a certain amount that you must pay before the insurance company starts to cover any costs. This can range from $50 to $100, however every plan is different, so it is always good to check the amount you must meet. Deductibles tend to be applied at the first appointment for dental treatments, but some plans can have it be applied to x-rays that are taken during a cleaning. Talk to the front desk if you have any questions, at Live & Smile, we review the cost and coverage before scheduling any appointments and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have. 
5. Review your dental history
6. Our office may not be the first one you have been to, but are certainly glad you chose us to maintain your beautiful smile. Previous dental treatments or ongoing dental issues are a key part of your appointment. Your dentist would like to know what has and what has not been done for you so you both can address the issues and come up with the best plan moving forward. 
7. Questions!!
8. Don’t ever be afraid of asking questions during your appointment. We want to make sure that before moving forward with any treatments or plans, you understand what is going on, the process, and the procedures. Write down any possible questions that may come up before you come in for your visit so you don’t forget or take note of a general idea during your visit and then elaborate it more with your dental team.

It is important for us here at Live & Smile, that you all come in with great confidence in our team. We want to make sure that you leave as part of our family. See you all soon!