Looking for a dentist in Arlington who works with Principal? Madison Square Dental at 803 Washington Dr, Arlington, TX 76011 sees patients from Arlington, Grand Prairie, Pantego, Mansfield and the rest of the Mid-Cities, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Here is what to know about using your Principal benefits with us.
What Is Principal Dental?
Principal Financial Group offers group dental insurance to employers, usually PPO plans using the Principal Dental Network. Principal also offers SmileWay Wellness Benefits, which can add extra cleanings or treatments for members with certain health conditions.
Principal plans are common with small and mid-size Texas employers.
Principal at Our Arlington Office
Madison Square Dental’s insurance listing shows us in-network for Principal dental PPO plans. We’ll check your plan and any SmileWay benefits before your visit.
We never promise coverage: your plan decides what it pays, and we’ll show you an estimate before treatment.
Coverage in General Terms
Like most large carriers, Principal groups services into three tiers. Preventive care (exams, cleanings, routine X-rays) is usually covered most generously. Basic care (fillings, simple extractions, and often root canals) is shared after your deductible. Major care (crowns, bridges, dentures, and implants when included) usually has the highest out-of-pocket share and counts most heavily against your annual maximum. Your exact levels depend on your employer’s design.
Services Principal members ask about most
- Dental implants — Implant coverage differs more than almost any other benefit, so a predetermination is worth requesting first.
- Cleanings and exams — Routine exams and cleanings are typically the most fully covered part of a plan, subject to frequency limits.
- Root canal treatment — Plans classify root canals as basic or major depending on design, and we check which applies.
- Tooth and wisdom tooth extractions
- Same-day emergency care
- Dentures and partials
How Claims Are Handled
We send claims to Principal electronically. If you qualify for SmileWay, we’ll check what additional preventive services your plan covers.
- Call (817) 275-2229 with your member ID and date of birth.
- We check eligibility, deductible, remaining maximum, frequency limits and waiting periods.
- You get an estimate before treatment, and a predetermination for major work if you want one.
- We file the claim; you pay your estimated share at the visit and we reconcile once the EOB arrives.
Before Your First Visit
- Your Principal dental ID card
- Your employer’s name
- Any SmileWay enrollment information
- Photo ID and a list of current medications
Principal FAQs
Is Madison Square Dental in-network with Principal?
Our insurance page lists us as in-network for Principal dental PPO plans. Call (817) 275-2229 to confirm.
What is SmileWay?
Principal’s wellness program for members with certain health conditions, offering extra benefits.
Does Principal cover orthodontics?
Some plans do. We’ll check.
Does Principal cover implants?
Some plans do. See our implants page.
Does Principal have frequency limits?
Yes, most plans do. We’ll track them.
Book Your Visit
Ready to use your Principal benefits? Call Madison Square Dental at (817) 275-2229 or book online. We’re open Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, at 803 Washington Dr, Arlington, TX 76011. Have questions first? Our team can check your plan before you ever sit in the chair.
Coverage varies by individual plan. Call (817) 275-2229 to verify your specific benefits before scheduling.