{"id":3378,"date":"2021-06-01T18:15:30","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T18:15:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thedentalexpress.com\/?p=3378"},"modified":"2024-03-07T01:23:15","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T01:23:15","slug":"affordable-dental-care-in-san-diego-the-dental-express-philosophy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thedentalexpress.com\/dental-blog\/affordable-dental-care-in-san-diego-the-dental-express-philosophy\/","title":{"rendered":"Affordable Dental Care in San Diego: The Dental Express Philosophy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Affordable Dental Care in San Diego is hard to find. At Dental Express, it\u2019s our mission to make it easy \u2013 and help each patient feel proud of their smile<\/span><\/h2>\n

In 2014, the <\/span>Health Policy Institute<\/strong><\/span><\/a> conducted a survey for the American Dental Association (ADA), asking 4,014 people about their dental care-seeking behavior, among other related questions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Of those surveyed, 22.9% responded \u201cNo\u201d or \u201cNot Sure\u201d when asked if they planned to visit a dentist within the next twelve months.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Regardless of the participant’s age, household income, or health insurance status, the main reason they answered \u201cNo\u201d was the same:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Cost.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

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Even most people with private dental insurance plans and above-average income still cite cost as the major obstacle to getting the dental care they need.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In our eyes, this is a big problem. That\u2019s why we built our entire business model around solving it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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At Dental Express, we believe Affordable Dental Care in San Diego IS possible, and we\u2019re determined to prove it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Problem With Dentistry Today<\/span><\/h2>\n

The above data tells us two main things about the dental field as a whole:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. The focus is often more on profit than fulfilling patients\u2019 needs, and<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Dental insurance plans rarely meet patients\u2019 needs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    The result is a vicious cycle. And one that\u2019s ultimately far more expensive for the patient than it needs to be.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Here\u2019s how it works:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    People avoid the dentist because they don\u2019t believe they can afford the dental care they need \u2013 sometimes treatments as fundamental as regular exams and x-rays \u2013 which often leads to dental health issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Then, when the patient has <\/span>pain<\/a><\/strong>, difficulty chewing, or other problems that make avoiding the dentist impossible, they finally make an appointment only to find that the bill to fix everything is incredibly expensive.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Naturally, this only serves to strengthen their idea that going to the dentist is too costly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Sound familiar?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Don\u2019t worry. As the ADA study showed, you\u2019re certainly not alone.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    The Dental Express Philosophy<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Now, we hate to be clich\u00e9, but the truth is, \u201cWhere there\u2019s a will, there\u2019s a way.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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    We\u2019re firm believers that if you put the patients\u2019 needs above all else, considering how every decision you make will affect them, everything else will fall into place.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    When you come to Dental Express, our main goal is to work together to discover the smile that YOU want and get you there in a way that best fits your budget.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    You may want to straighten your teeth, get a dental crown<\/a><\/span>\u00a0or other restoration put in, or you may simply want to chew without pain again.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Whatever your goals are \u2013 no matter your age, household income, or health insurance status \u2013 we\u2019ll find a way to achieve them together.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Dentistry is a team effort, and when you trust us with your dental health, we\u2019re committed to making your smile a source of pride and confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Our Values<\/span><\/h2>\n

    We hire, collaborate, and operate under our five core values of integrity, empathy, collaboration, adaptability, and whistle while you work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    This foundational value structure cultivates a family-like atmosphere for both our team members and you, the patient.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    No matter your current dental health, we accept every patient without judgment.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Over time, we\u2019ll work together towards your ideal Smile San Diego<\/a> at a pace that\u2019s comfortable for you and your budget, relieving the financial pressure and stress of feeling like you have to empty your wallet all at once.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Wherever there are gaps between your needs and what your dental insurance plan will cover, we\u2019ll do whatever we can to bridge them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    For you, about you dentistry is our specialty, and that\u2019s what sets us apart.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Comprehensive Service<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Dental Express is your <\/span>San Diego family dentist.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Our team of top-rated dentists has decades of combined experience providing dental care all across the country to patients of all ages.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Their knowledge and diverse set of skills allow us to provide a full range of dental services for patients young and old, including diagnostic and preventive services, crowns, root canals, Implant Dentures Dental<\/a>, partials, implants, Kids Smiles Pediatric Dentistry<\/a> services, periodontal treatments, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    That means you can get most, if not all, of you and your family\u2019s dental care needs taken care of under one roof.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    As a family dentist, we do our best to keep outside referrals to a minimum, saving you the time, money, and inconvenience of seeing multiple dental providers.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Bridging the Gap<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Working with insured and uninsured patients to meet their dental care needs while accommodating their budgets is our superpower.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    It\u2019s the most challenging part of how we do business, but it\u2019s also the most rewarding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    As we learned above, many insurance plans just don\u2019t cut it, leaving gaps between what benefits they offer and the dental care patients need.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    And of course, there\u2019s a large number of people in San Diego that don\u2019t have any health benefits. Data suggests around <\/span>72,000<\/strong><\/span><\/a> San Diegans are uninsured.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    No matter our patients\u2019 health insurance status, we have a wide variety of options to help them get the care they need.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Medi-Cal Dental<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Medi-Cal Dental<\/a><\/strong> is low-cost dental coverage available only in California for qualifying residents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Medi-Cal is an invaluable service that provides essential care to millions of California residents that otherwise might not be able to afford it…<\/span><\/p>\n

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    And Dental Express happily participates in the program to extend our care to as many San Diegans as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Despite the millions of enrollees, the same data we referenced above estimates that there are around 81,000 Californians who qualify for Medi-Cal benefits and could be saving money on their dental care costs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    If our patients are uninsured or in between jobs, we always encourage them to apply for Medi-Cal to get the care they need at a reasonable price.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Patients with employer-based health insurance often take advantage of Medi-Cal Dental when their dental care needs exceed the benefits provided by their current plan.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    From there, if they need any additional treatments, we can comfortably fit them into their budget using our affordable financing options or other payment methods.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Tricare<\/span><\/h2>\n

    San Diego is home to the largest Navy base on the West Coast, with 7.6% of the population made up of active-duty Navy and Marine Corps members and their families.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    With our mission to make dental care affordable for all San Diego residents, accepting Tricare insurance coverage for service members and their loved ones was a natural fit.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Tricare is the military\u2019s healthcare and dental insurance provider, offering benefits for medically necessary dental care services<\/a><\/strong> such as diagnostic and preventive treatments, restorative services, orthodontics, oral surgery, endodontic practice<\/a>, and other non-medical treatments.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Supporting an organization that offers such a vital service to our men and women in uniform is an honor, and we\u2019re proud to give back to a community that never stops giving to this country and its people.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    If you or a loved one is active duty military, feel free to give us a call about applying your benefits at Dental Express.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Crafting healthy smiles for our troops and their families is our way of saying thank you!<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Why Don\u2019t You Accept HMO Insurance?<\/span><\/h2>\n

    The reason we accept a broad range of PPO providers instead of HMO is a simple one.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    More often than not, if you need more care than your HMO is willing to provide, you\u2019re out of luck.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    This type of <\/span>insurance coverage<\/strong><\/span><\/a> limits you to a small network of providers who are often hired specifically to control healthcare costs, and not in the \u201csave you money\u201d kind of way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    So, finding affordable care outside of your network is often impossible. You may even be going through this exact situation right now.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    We want each and every one of our patients to feel like they can receive all the affordable dental care they need in-house. On the off chance they need a referral, our doctors have great working relationships with the top specialists in the area.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    The Quality Care You Need. No Matter Your Budget.<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Dentistry is a genuine medical dentist San Diego<\/span><\/a> service that each of us needs to live happy, healthy lives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    At Dental Express, our goal is to do everything in our power to remove cost as a barrier to seeking dental care.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    When you visit us, we aim to make you feel proud of your smile and comfortable with the investment you\u2019ve made in your health.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    If you want to learn more about Affordable Dental Care in San Diego, or you\u2019d like to join a team that\u2019s dedicated to your smile, <\/span>contact us today.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    We\u2019re always happy to answer any questions you may have!<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Keep Reading<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Did Your Employer Change Insurance Plans? Here\u2019s What to Do<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

    5 Ways to Secure Dental Coverage if You\u2019re Unemployed<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Top 5 Reasons to Choose a Family Dentist<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Save Your Teeth and Money With Medi-Cal Dental<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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