Principal Dentist in Richardson, TX
Gentle Touch Dentistry is an in-network Principal dentist in Richardson, helping employees with Principal dental coverage plan everything from routine cleanings to crowns and implants.
Why work with an in-network Principal dentist in Richardson?
Gentle Touch Dentistry is in-network with Principal PPO dental plans. Principal Financial Group offers employer dental plans, and as an in-network office we verify your benefits, estimate your costs before treatment and file claims for you, which usually keeps your out-of-pocket costs lower.
If your employer offers dental coverage through Principal, you already have a valuable benefit. Choosing a Principal dentist in Richardson who participates in your plan's PPO network helps that benefit go further, especially when you need more than a cleaning.
Our three doctors provide preventive, restorative, cosmetic and emergency care in one office, so you are not passed between providers when your treatment plan grows.
Principal dental coverage at our office
- Network status
- In-network with Principal PPO dental plans
- Plan source
- Principal Financial Group offers employer dental plans
- Cleanings and exams
- Often covered at 100%; varies by plan
- Fillings
- Often covered at 70–80%; varies by plan
- Crowns, bridges, implants, root canals
- Often covered around 50%; varies by plan
- Cosmetic treatment
- Usually not covered
- Our help
- Benefit verification, pre-treatment estimates and claim filing
Planning major dental work with a Principal plan
Major services are where understanding your plan matters most. Before we start a crown, bridge or implant, we review:
- Your plan's coverage percentage for major services, often around 50%
- Your remaining annual maximum for the plan year
- Any deductible that still applies
- Waiting periods or frequency limits, such as how often a crown can be replaced
- Financing options for dental implants if your share is larger than expected
You get a clear estimate before treatment, so you can decide with the numbers in front of you.
How to time care around your Principal plan year
- 01
Know your reset date
Annual maximums and deductibles usually reset each plan year, and unused benefits generally do not roll over.
- 02
Spread out big treatment
When it is safe to do so, larger treatment can sometimes be split across two plan years so you can draw on two annual maximums. Your dentist will advise whether waiting is appropriate.
- 03
Fix small problems early
A filling caught at a routine visit is usually simpler and less costly than a dental crown or root canal later.
We handle the Principal paperwork
Our dental insurance coordinator verifies your Principal benefits, answers your questions about coverage and files claims after your visit. If your plan is not a PPO plan or is not one we are listed with, call us anyway. We may still be able to help, or our in-office membership plan, with 12 months of coverage and immediate benefits, may be an option.
Call (469) 947-3963 with your member ID card handy, or request an appointment online.
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Principal dentist in Richardson: frequently asked questions
Is Gentle Touch Dentistry in-network with Principal?
Yes. We are in-network with Principal PPO dental plans. Since employer plans differ, our coordinator verifies your specific benefits, deductible and annual maximum before treatment.
Does Principal dental insurance cover crowns?
Many PPO plans cover crowns as a major service, often around 50% after the deductible. Your Principal plan sets the exact percentage and any frequency limits, and we give you an estimate first.
Where is your Richardson office?
If you have been searching for a "Principal dentist near me" in Richardson, Plano or Garland, our office at 1750 Alma Rd #110 near Prairie Creek Park welcomes new patients.
Can I split major treatment across two plan years?
Sometimes. If it is safe to stage your treatment, scheduling part of it after your plan resets can let you use two annual maximums. Your dentist will tell you whether that approach makes sense for you.
Do you offer financing if my plan doesn't cover enough?
Yes, we offer financing for dental implants. We will review your Principal benefits first so you know what your plan is expected to pay.
Is cosmetic dentistry covered by Principal?
Cosmetic treatment such as whitening is usually not covered by dental insurance. Some procedures that also restore function may be partly covered, so we check your plan before treatment.
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