Unum Dentist in Richardson, TX
Gentle Touch Dentistry is an in-network Unum dentist in Richardson, helping employees with Unum group dental coverage keep their smiles healthy and their costs clear.
An Unum dentist in Richardson who handles the details
Yes, Gentle Touch Dentistry accepts Unum dental insurance. Unum provides employee benefits, including group dental, and it appears on our list of in-network PPO dental insurance providers. We check your benefits, explain costs before treatment and file claims with Unum for you.
If dental coverage arrived as part of your benefits enrollment at work, you may not have read every page of the plan summary. That is fine. As an Unum dentist in Richardson, our team does the homework: we confirm your eligibility, coverage levels and remaining maximum, then explain them in plain language.
Unum dental at our Richardson office
- Network status
- In-network; Unum is on our PPO provider list
- Where coverage comes from
- Usually an employer group dental plan
- Preventive
- Often up to 100% for exams, cleanings and X-rays; varies by plan
- Fillings
- Often around 70–80%; varies by plan
- Crowns, bridges, implants, root canals
- Often around 50%; varies by plan
- Plan year
- Benefits usually reset yearly; unused amounts rarely roll over
Care for every stage of your Unum plan
Preventive visits
Exams, X-rays and cleanings, often the best-covered part of a dental plan.
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Fillings, crowns, bridges and root canals to repair damage and restore function.
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A long-term option for missing teeth, with financing available alongside any plan coverage.
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Same-day appointments whenever possible for pain, swelling or a broken tooth.
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Just enrolled in Unum dental at work?
Start with a checkup and cleaning. Preventive care is often covered at or near 100%, and an exam gives us a baseline to plan any other treatment around your new benefits.
Some group plans include waiting periods before basic or major services are covered, and frequency limits apply to things like cleanings and X-rays. Our coordinator checks these so you know what is available now and what may be available later.
If you have been searching for an "Unum dentist near me" since your enrollment, our office on Alma Rd serves Richardson, Plano and Garland. Call (469) 947-3963 with your member ID and we can verify benefits before your first visit.
What should I ask about my Unum dental plan?
These questions help you plan care and avoid surprises. We can answer most of them for you:
- How much of my annual maximum is left, and when does my plan year reset?
- Do I have a deductible, and does it apply to preventive visits?
- Are there waiting periods for crowns or other major services?
- How many cleanings and exams does my plan cover each year?
- Is cosmetic work like teeth whitening excluded? (It usually is.)
Using Unum dental at Gentle Touch
- 1
Request an appointment or call (469) 947-3963 and mention Unum.
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Give us your member ID so our coordinator can verify benefits.
- 3
Review your cost estimate before treatment begins.
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We file your Unum claim and let you know if any balance remains.
No usable coverage? Ask about our in-office membership plan, with 12 months of coverage and immediate benefits. Compare plans on our insurance page.
Unum dentist Richardson: frequently asked questions
Is Gentle Touch Dentistry in-network with Unum?
Yes. Unum is on our list of in-network PPO dental insurance providers. We verify your specific plan before your appointment.
Does Unum dental cover cleanings?
Most group dental plans cover preventive exams and cleanings, often at or near 100% and often twice a year. We confirm your plan's frequency limits.
Does Unum cover root canals?
Many plans cover root canal therapy as a major service, often around 50%. Your coverage depends on your plan, and we estimate costs first.
Is there a waiting period on my Unum plan?
Some group plans have waiting periods for basic or major services and some do not. We check this when verifying your benefits.
What if my Unum plan isn't a PPO?
Call (469) 947-3963 before booking. We may still be able to help, or our in-office membership plan may be an option.
Can I use Unum benefits for an emergency visit?
Emergency exams are often covered in part. We offer same-day emergency appointments whenever possible and check your benefits while scheduling.
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