MetLife Dentist in Boca Raton, FL

Do you welcome patients with MetLife dental insurance?

Yes. Boca Dental Arts welcomes patients with MetLife dental plans, including the MetLife PDP, or Preferred Dentist Program. MetLife dental coverage is offered by many large employers, and some federal employees carry MetLife through the federal dental program. Patients from Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Parkland regularly use MetLife benefits at our office near Boca Grove.

To confirm how your MetLife plan works with our office, call (561) 235-5424 before your visit.

How does the MetLife PDP dental plan typically work?

The Preferred Dentist Program is MetLife's PPO-style dental plan. It has a network of dentists who have agreed to negotiated fees, but PDP plans generally also provide benefits when you choose a dentist outside that network. Some MetLife plans, sometimes called PDP Plus, use an expanded network. MetLife also offers DHMO plans in some areas, which work differently.

Most MetLife PDP plans include an annual maximum, a deductible, and three coverage tiers: preventive, basic and major. Preventive care is often covered most generously, basic services like fillings at a middle level, and major services like crowns and bridges at a lower level. Some MetLife plans also offer orthodontic benefits.

How does our MetLife dentist team in Boca Raton help?

MetLife plans are customized by each employer, so we never assume. Debbie and our team verify your MetLife benefits before treatment, confirm how much of your annual maximum remains, and walk you through a clear estimate. We then file your claim with MetLife and follow up if needed.

We believe in informing rather than selling. Your questions are always welcome.

Which treatments do MetLife members often ask about?

MetLife PDP members come to Boca Dental Arts for:

• Preventive exams and gentle cleanings, including oral cancer screenings
• Tooth-colored fillings, inlays and onlays
• Porcelain crowns and bridges
• Implant restorations, including implant dentures
• Smile makeovers with veneers, bonding and whitening, which are usually considered elective

How can I make the most of my MetLife annual maximum?

Your MetLife annual maximum usually resets each benefit year, and unused dollars typically do not roll over. Keeping regular checkups and addressing small issues early can help you avoid larger treatment later. If you need several procedures, we can help you plan their timing across benefit years so you use your coverage wisely.

What does an alternate benefit mean on a MetLife estimate?

Some MetLife plans, like many dental plans, include alternate benefit provisions. This means the plan may pay based on a less costly treatment option, such as a silver-colored filling instead of a tooth-colored one on a back tooth, even if you and your dentist choose the other option. You are still free to choose your treatment; the plan simply limits what it contributes.

When an alternate benefit may apply, our team explains it before treatment so your estimate is realistic. If you would like help with the difference, ask about payment options when you call (561) 235-5424.

Visiting our Boca Raton office

Boca Dental Arts is located at 21073 Powerline Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33433, with easy access from Glades Road and West Boca. We are open Monday through Thursday, 9 am to 5 pm. Because we treat one patient at a time, you will enjoy virtually no wait, plus massage chairs and warm blankets.