Delta Dental Dentist in Sunnyvale, CA

Trident Smiles Dental is an out-of-network Delta Dental provider. Even though we changed our relationship with Delta Dental, any fee adjustments will likely be minimal or even nonexistent.

WE STILL ACCEPT YOUR DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE.

NO CHANGE IN COVERAGE FOR INVISALIGN.

Delta Dental x Trident Smiles Dental

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Impact on Delta Dental patients

Below is a Delta Dental plans list of employers where patients pay less and a list of employers where patients pay more. If you do not see your employer in any of these lists, please reach out to us.

Delta Plans where patients pay LESS

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• ADP TotalSource INC
• American Express
• Applied Materials
• Aviatrix Systems, Inc.
• Block, Inc - Block, Inc
• Cruise LLC
• LinkedIn
• LinkedIn Corporation
• NetApp, Inc. - NetApp, Inc.
• Northrop Grumman Corporation
• NVIDIA
• Palo Alto Networks INC
• Pure Storage - Pure Storage
• Qualcomm
• Qualcomm - Qualcomm
• Rivian Automotive, Inc.
• Rivian Automotive, LLC
• RIVIAN, LLC- RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE
• Salesforce
• Tesla, INC
• Tesla, Inc. - Tesla, Inc.
• U.S. Roche - Geneentech Inc
• UHH Food Services Plan
• VMWARE Inc
• W.L. Gore Associates, Inc. - Gore
• Zoom Video Communications, Inc.
• Thermo Fisher
• Google

Delta Plans where patients pay MORE

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• ADP TotalSource INC
• Adobe Inc
• Alum Rock School District
• amazon
• CALIFORNIAS VALUED TRUST
• City of San Jose
• CITY OF SUNNYVALE
• County Of Santa Clara
• CUTCO CORPORATION
• Databricks, Inc. - Databricks, Inc
• Delta Dental PPO Individual
• District CNCL 16 NO CA H&WTF
• EBay - EBaySW-P
• Federal Employee Program
• FREMONT UNION HIGH SCH DIST.
• intuitive Surgical, Inc. and subsidiaries
• Juniper Networks
• KLA Corporation
• Marvell Semiconductor
• Meta
• Paypal
• SAP
• Small Business Program-Small
• Standford Health Care
• STANFORD UNIVERSITY
• STATE OF CALIFORNIA
• Sutter Health - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
• TEAMSTERS BENEFIT TRUST
• TSMC Technology
• UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC)
• First Solar
• Walmart

*If you do not see your plan in this list or require more information about your specific plan, please check in with our team.

Preauthorization

Are you worried about the cost implications of your Delta Dental insurance? Trident Smiles Dental can obtain a preauthorization document showing exactly how much your copay would be. We recommend preauthorization for any major treatments.

In-network vs. out-of-network

Both in-network and out-of-network dentists can accept Delta Dental patients.

However, an out-of-network dentist will provide you superior quality of care. Dentists who are in-network with Delta Dental have an agreement with Delta Dental, where they are paid 40% less in fees than from other dental insurance carriers like MetLife, Guardian, Aetna, etc. As a result, in-network dentists are forced to significantly lower their standards of care (rushed cleanings, use inferior quality fillings material, use lower quality crowns, implants that won't last forever, etc.). Being out-of-network will allow Trident to be paid a fair amount by Delta Dental that is usually paid out by other insurance carriers. Delta Dental does not want you to see an out-of-network dentist as they have to pay more than they would pay an in-network dentist.

Trident Smiles Dental is committed to uphold the quality of dental care while consistently delivering the positive dental experience that you deserve. Our treatments can't be rushed, materials and techniques can't be of lower quality. Patient satisfaction and long-lasting treatment will remain the top priority for Trident. We recommend the patients who have high paying plans to seek out-of-network dentists. For patients, who have low paying plans, we recommend you purchase another insurance plan or another insurance carrier to maintain your quality of dental care.

FAQs

Why the change?

For a long time, being an in-network Delta Dental provider has been a challenge. Compared to other networks, Delta Dental requires unnecessary paperwork for each treatment and imposes a lot more restrictions on reimbursements. Even if one of our doctors believes you need a certain treatment, Delta Dental often times denies paying for the necessary treatment. Additionally, the new contracted reimbursement rates mandated by Delta Dental starting year 2023 are now significantly lower than our usual fees.

All of the above reasons have left dentists with two options. In order to stay in network with Delta Dental, some dentists have decided to cut corners which leads to low quality of dental care. Or, to uphold high standards of dental care, many dentists have decided to leave Delta Dental network.

Are you still accepting Delta Dental?

Yes. We are changing our relationship with Delta Dental, but our office will continue to accept Delta Dental insurance and all patients with this insurance will experience minor to no changes. There will be no difference in ortho (Invisalign treatment) coverage for Delta Dental patients getting Invisalign treatment at our office. PPO plans are meant to allow the patient to receive care from any dentist of their choice in the country.

What can Delta Dental patients expect?

Our office will be going out of network on June 21st, 2023. However, WE STILL ACCEPT YOUR INSURANCE AND THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN COVERAGE FOR INVISALIGN. You may get a letter from Delta Dental explaining the impact on your benefits. Delta Dental PPO plans cannot stop you from seeing the dentist of your choice.

1.  Depending on the plan contracted between your employer and Delta Dental, you may notice zero to minor increase in fees charged for our services. There will be no difference in ortho (Invisalign treatment) coverage for Delta Dental patients getting Invisalign treatment at our office. You can log in to your Delta Dental member site to check the difference in benefits between in-network dentist vs out-of-network dentist.

2. 100% of the procedure fee (insurance portion plus patient copayment) will be due at the date of the service. Trident Smiles Dental will  bill Delta Dental on your behalf, but Delta Dental will now make the payment (insurance portion) to you, the patient, within one month of the service date. You will receive a check from Delta Dental to your address in our records.  Our staff will assist you if there is any difficulty collecting payment from Delta Dental.

3.  All of our financing options such as Sunbit Financing or Lending Point are still available for you. We also recommend signing up for dual coverage if you and your spouse have different insurance carriers. And for any inconvenience this news might have caused, we would love to offer you a discount towards your next treatment.

Can I pay after my insurance pays me?

No. 100% of the procedure fee (insurance portion plus patient copayment) will be due at the date of the service. Since, Delta Dental will send you a check at your address in our records.

I am in the middle of my treatment. What happens now?

We will honor the fees that were quoted for your treatment until you finish the treatment, however, 100% of the fee will be due at the date of service.

Is there anything I need to do as a patient?

No. As a courtesy, we will submit the claim, x-rays and documentation so that you can maximize your dental benefits.

Explore Our Services

No matter your dental needs, we're here to take care of you and your entire family at our family dentistry in Sunnyvale. Discover our specialties, including Invisalign and Implantology, along with a wide range of other services from our comprehensive dental care list. Meet your new all-in-on dentist in Sunnyvale!

Invisalign

Your perfect invisible solution for a beautiful smile. Goodbye metal braces!

Invisalign Teens

A perfect invisible solution for your teen’s healthy smile and confidence. Goodbye metal braces!

Dental Implants

Bring your beautiful smile back with long-lasting natural implants.

Implant Supported Dentures

Restore your smile with All on 4 dental implants

Implant Supported Bridges

Replace missing teeth and regain your confidence with dental implant bridges.

Dental Cleaning

Maintain the highest standards of oral care and prevention.

Dental Exams

Professional exams detect diseases that do not cause any pain in their early stages but become costly if not addressed.

Dental Fillings

Restore oral health and safeguard against future concerns with expert teeth filling services.

Dental Emergency

Address urgent dental emergencies and contact our specialists today!

Tooth Gems

Fun and trendy way to express your unique style with real Swarovski crystals.

Dental Crowns

Preserve your natural tooth structure with natural-looking dental crowns.

Full & Partial Dentures

A convenient solution to regain functionality and confidence.

Dental Veneers

Improve your smile with custom-crafted veneers for a years-younger look.

Teeth Whitening

Boost your confidence with ultimate teeth whitening results.

Dental Bridges

Replace missing teeth and regain your smile and confidence with a dental bridge.

Wisdom Teeth Removal

Preserve your overall dental state with a safe wisdom teeth extraction.

Dental Appliances

Oral appliances for sleep apnea customized just for you.

Black Triangle Treatment

Address Black Triangles with a long-lasting and minimally invasive Bioclear® treatment.

Mouth Guards

Protect your teeth from clenching and grinding while sleeping.

Laser Periodontal Therapy

Remove inflamed gum tissue pain-free and without surgery.

Sunbit Financing

Pay in installments and over a longer period of time.

Cherry Financing

Split big costs into smaller monthly payments.

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Frequently Asked Insurance Questions

What are dental insurance plans?

Dental insurance plans help you, as a patient, cover the cost of your dental services. Insurance plans might be confusing, that’s why our friendly staff will help you better understand the complexity of it from day 1, so you don’t have to worry about any unexpected bills.

What is dental insurance annual maximum?

A dental insurance annual maximum is the total amount of money your insurance will pay within a period of 12 months. In other words, when you need to undergo a dental procedure, your insurance will usually pay a maximum amount of the cost of your dental services and/or treatment in a year of benefit plan. This is called dental insurance annual maximum. Your dental insurance provider will reduce the costs they have paid for the service or treatment from your annual maximum every time you submit a dental claim. Once you reach your dental insurance annual maximum, you will have to personally pay for any further dental treatment or procedure you undergo. That is until the next plan year.

Depending on your dental plan, your dental insurance annual maximum only applies to the portion your insurance plan pays on your behalf. Most of the time, basic dental services (i.e. diagnostic and preventive procedures) do not count in your annual maximum.

Also depending on your insurance plan, your annual maximum includes a certain amount that resets at the end of each benefit period, which is usually a year.

What is the ortho benefit maximum?

Unlike the dental insurance annual maximum, the ortho benefit maximum does not renew. Orthodontic benefits usually have a lifetime maximum. Once the benefits are fully used or reach their maximum, it will not renew and it cannot be used anymore. Ortho benefit maximum is a limit on covered dental services (i.e. number of visits to the orthodontist) or procedures.

What are insurance deductibles?

Before your insurance pays its share, you will be charged “insurance deductibles”, which is mainly an amount you are responsible for paying when it comes to an insured sum of money. Depending on your insurance plan, the deductible amount varies.

What to expect during your first visit?

During your first visit, a Sunnyvale dentist will run a dental examination to assess your oral health and tailor adequate dental procedures.

Right after that, our team of experts will walk you through our dental coverage plans, and discuss your current insurance benefits to customize your dental insurance plans and advise on the best financial options available.

We will be more than happy to submit all insurance forms for you and help you recover most of your benefits. We will do everything we can to help you afford the treatment you need and want.

Company flex plan

At Trident, we also offer company flex plans which allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for your medical expenses. A dedicated team is always available to help you with your dental plan and can assist you on the best financing options.

How to choose adequate dental insurance?

There are several factors to consider when choosing dental health insurance. These vary based on your needs and what each plan covers. Other factors may also include:

• Group coverage vs Individual policies
• Family dentistry plans
• Coverage in Sunnyvale area
• Dental clinics included in the network
• Costs & Budget

At Trident, we  always make sure to go through all the steps listed above to be able to tailor an adequate financing plan for your treatment.

What is the Sunbit Financing option?

Sunbit offers patients a more lenient payment plan, which allows treatment payments in installments and over a decent period of time. Sunbit will also help patients get instant approvals for treatments despite low credit scores. So if you have been on the fence about your dental treatments, Sunbit financing option will help you SMILE NOW and PAY LATER.Prequalify and learn more about Sunbit Financing.

What is the Cherry Financing option?

Buy Now, Pay Monthly with Cherry

• No Hard Credit Checks. No Hidden Costs or Fees
• Apply in Seconds
• Flexible Payment Options to Fit Any Budget

Split big costs into smaller monthly payments with Cherry. Let your money go further and take better control of your cash flow when you pay in installments with Cherry.Learn more about Cherry Financing.

What payment options do you offer?

Multiple payment options are available. We accept cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express and CareCredit.

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