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Centra Dental - What is the Youngest Age at Which Your Child Can Get Houston Braces?

What is the Youngest Age at Which Your Child Can Get Houston Braces?

Although we get many adult patients who seek Houston braces treatment, children are our most typical patient. Many parents start asking us what is the youngest age at which their child can get braces. Although this may vary case by case, here is what our South Houston family dentists recommend.
Centra Dental - What to Expect When First Getting Dental Braces at Centra Dental in South Houston

What to Expect When First Getting Dental Braces at Centra Dental in South Houston

We’ve previously discussed the best time to get braces. When you have decided it’s time to get braces, you will first want to schedule a Houston braces consultation with us. We understand that many kids and adults wish they knew more information when deciding whether or not dental braces were right for them, so here is what patients of all ages may expect throughout the course of their treat…
Centra Dental - Use it Or Lose It: It's Time to Use the Remainder of Your Dental Insurance Benefits

Use it Or Lose It: It's Time to Use the Remainder of Your Dental Insurance Benefits

The month is coming to a close, as is the year, and so is a memorable decade. Using your dental insurance now is a bigger deal than ever. It’s time to use your dental benefits while you still can.
Centra Dental - Our South Houston Dentist Office Wants You to Get the Most Out of Your Dental Benefits Before the End of the Year

Our South Houston Dentist Office Wants You to Get the Most Out of Your Dental Benefits Before the End of the Year

Did you know that your dental insurance benefits reset each year? Most dental insurance plans last for the calendar year, meaning you will use all of your unused benefits after December 31, 2019. It’s also important to be aware that what is left of your benefits does not carry into the new year, so you will have to pay your insurance premium once again in order to gain access to new benefits. The…
Centra Dental - Dental Insurance Explained

Dental Insurance Explained

When working, most people receive dental benefits through their employers but may forget about the premium that both employer and employee must pay in order to keep a dental insurance plan. This premium is paid upfront, so the money is completely wasted if you don’t visit the dentist enough throughout the year. If you don’t go to the dentist before the end of the year, then you will lose the chan…
Centra Dental - Don't Procrastinate on Dental Treatments - Use Your Insurance Benefits or Lose Them

Don't Procrastinate on Dental Treatments - Use Your Insurance Benefits or Lose Them

Your dental insurance comes with benefits. These benefits are available in the form of coverage for a variety of dental procedures and treatments. However, it’s important to use your coverage before the end of the year, or else you and your family will lose it.

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