For Mesa families carrying Cigna dental coverage, Glisten Dental Mesa on North Gilbert Road is a contracted in-network Cigna DPPO provider. That means you pay Cigna’s lower negotiated rate, we bill Cigna directly, and you don’t get stuck fronting the bill and waiting months for reimbursement. Below is a plain-language breakdown of what your Cigna plan covers and how we take the insurance headache off your plate.
In-network with Cigna in Mesa
Yes, we’re contracted in-network with Cigna’s DPPO network. The practical difference for a working East Valley household is real money: in-network offices honor Cigna’s negotiated fee schedule, so a crown or a filling costs you less here than at an out-of-network office, and you’re protected from balance billing. Call with your member ID and our front desk confirms your plan before your appointment.
How Cigna dental coverage is structured
Like most dental PPOs, Cigna splits coverage into tiers. Your exact numbers depend on your specific plan, which we verify directly, but the typical shape is:
- Preventive (cleanings, exams, X-rays): usually 100%, frequently with no deductible, normally two cleanings a year.
- Basic (fillings, simple extractions, periodontal cleanings): around 80% after deductible.
- Major (crowns, bridges, dentures, surgical extractions): around 50% after deductible.
- Orthodontics (Invisalign, braces): on some plans, up to a separate lifetime maximum, frequently for kids and teens.
The deductible (often around $50) and the annual maximum (commonly $1,000-$1,500) cap what Cigna pays in a benefit year. For a family running several kids through cleanings and the occasional filling, knowing those limits up front keeps the year’s dental budget predictable.
We handle the insurance, in English or Spanish
Dr. Dawood’s approach is that we pull up your benefits together and walk through them line by line, so you see exactly what’s covered and what your out-of-pocket is before anything gets scheduled. No surprises. We file your Cigna claims directly and push back on Cigna’s behalf when a claim is shorted, because the benefit you pay for every month should actually reach your care. If you’re more comfortable going through your coverage in Spanish, Dr. Carlos Rogel and our Spanish-speaking front desk handle the whole conversation in Spanish.
Common procedure costs with Cigna
- Cleaning + exam: usually 100% covered, often $0 out of pocket.
- Filling: basic tier, around 80% covered.
- Extraction $200-$400 simple / $300-$600 surgical: basic tier, usually ~80%.
- Crown: major tier, usually ~50% after deductible.
- Single implant from $2,900 / Invisalign $4,500-$6,500: depends on whether your Cigna plan carries implant or ortho benefits; we check and quote the real number.
- Emergency exam $50-$100: most plans cover it fully or nearly so.
If your household also has AHCCCS coverage for some members alongside a Cigna plan for others, we sort out which benefit applies to whom so nothing gets double-billed or missed.
Book with your Cigna plan in Mesa
Call 602-932-2555 with your Cigna member ID or request a visit online. We verify benefits ahead of time and have your breakdown ready. Glisten Dental Mesa, 633 N Gilbert Rd, Mesa.
Why patients choose Glisten
All your dental work, in one place
Our small team of multi-specialty dentists handles implants, restorative, cosmetic, and orthodontics — so you're not being passed between three different offices to finish your work.
We advocate with your insurance
We file claims directly and follow up with your insurance company on your behalf to help cover what they should — instead of leaving the paperwork to you.
Honest, no-pressure plans
We recommend only what's actually necessary. Your treatment plan is written so you can take it anywhere for a second opinion — no hard sell, no over-diagnosis.