How do You Pay for a dental service through a Medicare Advantage Plan?

[JoeFromMo]

I visited an In-Network Dentist for dental extraction and paid after the service. The Dental total bill was $262 my half I paid was $131 and my Advantage plan
supposedly $131. BUT later I find out the Advantage plan only allowed $142, $71 they paid my part was $71. Should I tell the dentist before my next procedure
to bill Medicare Advantage Plan first and then I will pay for what they allowed?

 

[That Lady in PA]

The dentists in my area all bill insurance first. Then they bill for what isn't covered.
I supposed you can ask... all they can say is no

 

[Myquest55]

We have Delta Dental through DH's employer in Tenn. It is cheaper than the Delta Dental plan in Maine. As long as they keep sending me a bill for the annual, I'll keep it. My Dentist always gets "Pre-Approval" before any procedure.