In this video, Dr. Victor Apel, a renowned Melbourne cosmetic dentist, explains how our insurance coordinator and office manager assist our patients in finding the best financial coverage possible for treatment.
Some people ask, is a crown covered under my insurance? All insurances are different, and the best thing is a predetermination if there’s a concern about coverage. We have a dedicated team who can help you navigate any insurance related questions, and help ensure you maximize the benefits you have available under your insurance plan. So give the office a call, and we can find out how we can best serve you.
If you or someone you love is interested in exploring payment options for dental crowns, contact Designing Smiles Dentistry in Melbourne, FL, to learn what treatments your insurance plan covers. We will also gladly explain the flexible financing options we offer that help to make your dental care affordable. Call now and let us give you something to smile about.
Dr. Apel has been in practice in Melbourne since 1988. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, he graduated from the University of Louisville’s School of Dental Medicine, a facility for training physicians and dentists. He maintained a successful private practice in Louisville for five years, but Florida’s pleasant climate and the promise of year-round outside activities brought the Apels to the sunshine state.
Dr. Apel is a member in good standing with the American Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association, the Brevard County Dental Society, the International Academy of Mini Dental Implants, and recently earned his fellowship with the International Dental Implant Association. He also maintains ongoing professional relationships with recognized researchers and clinicians.
Dr. Apel is dedicated to providing you with the latest proven treatment methods, participates regularly in courses and seminars and is now a Mini Implant Center of America (MDICA) providing you with revolutionary benefits of mini dental implant dentistry.
At Designing Smiles Dentistry, we offer flexible financing solutions tailored to fit any budget so you can get the care you need, now.
“As a retired service professional working with the automotive service industry as a Service director and customer relations manager my expectations have been more than exceeded from the treatment I have received at Designing Smiles. They seem to love what they do there. I definitely will recommend them to my friends and family.”
“Dr. Apel and staff are exceptional. they knew how dramatic going to a dentist is for me. they were so wonderful, caring and patient with me. talked me through the entire procedure. 2 implants and a crown later. I recommend them 100%”
“Im just looking for a good dentist that do implants ,and I found Dr Victor Apel at Designing Smiles . Despite not having much knowledge of English the staff and the Dr. made me feel very confident. I travel about an hour to my treatment. Dr Apel has extensive knowledge of implants and he is very perfectionist. He is also very good and loving person. In this office they make you feel like a family! I love Dr Apel and his staff!”
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