Humana Dental Insurance
At Guadalupe Pediatric Dentistry, we are proud to accept Humana Dental Insurance to help families access high-quality pediatric dental care. Our team is committed to providing exceptional treatment in a warm, compassionate, and child-friendly environment. We understand that cost matters when making healthcare decisions, which is why we work closely with Humana to help you maximize your benefits and keep your child’s dental care affordable and convenient.
Choosing pediatric dental care involves balancing practical considerations like insurance acceptance with finding a provider who genuinely connects with your child. Many families with Humana insurance discover that while numerous dentists accept their plan, fewer possess the specialized training and child-focused expertise that makes dental visits successful for young patients. True pediatric dentistry requires more than technical skills, it demands understanding child development, communicating effectively with different age groups, and creating an atmosphere where children feel safe enough to cooperate with care.
Guadalupe Kids Dental accepts Humana insurance and serves families from Seguin, New Braunfels, Gonzales, Stockdale, Geronimo, Marion, Kingsbury, Avery Park, and Navarro Ranch. Dr. Kristopher “Kit” Bennion completed pediatric dental residency training at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and University of Pennsylvania, focusing on sedation techniques, medically fragile patients, and behavioral management strategies essential for pediatric practice success. His personal life as father to seven children, including a son born with Down Syndrome, shapes his clinical approach in ways traditional training cannot, bringing patience, flexibility, and authentic understanding to each appointment. We provide complete children’s dental services from infancy through teenage years.
Working With Your Humana Plan
Humana structures dental coverage through various plan designs, each with different benefit structures, network configurations, and coverage percentages. Some families have Humana dental insurance as a standalone product, while others receive dental benefits bundled with their medical coverage. Understanding which type of plan you hold, what it covers at different percentages, and whether waiting periods apply to certain treatments helps you make informed decisions about your child’s dental care timing and approach.
As an in-network Humana provider, we’ve established contractual fee agreements that benefit our patients through cost predictability and reduced financial responsibility. Our administrative staff verifies benefits before scheduled appointments, explains your coverage in straightforward language, and submits claims electronically for faster processing. When insurance questions or claim issues arise, we communicate directly with Humana representatives to resolve problems, sparing you the frustration of navigating insurance bureaucracy while managing your family’s other responsibilities.
Foundation-Building Preventive Services
Childhood represents the optimal time for establishing oral health habits and patterns that persist throughout life. Early preventive care catches developing problems when interventions remain simple and minimally invasive, avoiding more complex treatments later. Our prevention program delivers professional cleanings, developmental assessments, fluoride therapy, and molar sealants tailored to each child’s age, risk factors, and individual needs.
Every preventive visit includes educational components designed for both children and parents. Kids learn hands-on techniques for effective brushing and flossing, understand how their food and drink choices affect their teeth, and discover why consistent home care matters. Parents gain practical strategies for managing common challenges like bedtime resistance to toothbrushing, addressing concerns about specific dietary habits, and recognizing early warning signs of potential problems. This knowledge transfer transforms families from passive recipients of dental care into active partners maintaining their children’s oral health daily.
Treatment Philosophy Centered on Conservation
When dental problems develop despite preventive efforts, our treatment philosophy emphasizes preserving natural tooth structure through minimally invasive techniques. This conservative approach aligns with current pediatric dental research while respecting the developing nature of children’s dentition. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, early childhood caries affects approximately 23% of children aged 2-5, making thoughtful, conservative restorative care an essential component of pediatric dental practice.
Dr. Bennion carefully evaluates each situation before recommending treatment, considering factors including the child’s age, the affected tooth’s role in their dental development, and the extent of damage or decay. Our restorative services provide solutions matched to each clinical scenario:
- Bonded composite restorations that repair teeth while maintaining aesthetics
- Prefabricated aesthetic crowns for extensive damage requiring full coverage
- Vital pulp therapy preserving teeth until their natural exfoliation timeline
Treatment planning discussions with families include reviewing all reasonable options, explaining the reasoning behind recommendations, discussing expected outcomes and potential complications, and considering your family’s values and preferences. This collaborative decision-making process ensures treatment aligns with both clinical best practices and your family’s specific situation.
Accessible Care Across Multiple Communities
Rural and suburban families often face significant challenges accessing specialized healthcare services, including pediatric dentistry. General dentists may see children occasionally, but dedicated pediatric dental practices offering comprehensive services for all age groups remain concentrated in larger cities. We’ve structured our practice to serve families from New Braunfels, Gonzales, and Stockdale, understanding that quality pediatric dental care justifies reasonable travel distances for many families.
Communities including Geronimo, Marion, Kingsbury, Avery Park, and Navarro Ranch have limited local pediatric dental options, making our practice an important resource for families seeking specialized children’s dental care. We schedule efficiently to respect the time families invest in traveling for appointments, often coordinating comprehensive care during single visits when clinically appropriate. Our child-friendly environment appeals to various age groups, from anxious toddlers to self-conscious teenagers navigating orthodontic consultations.
Specialized Training for Complex Situations
Some children require modified dental care approaches due to medical conditions, developmental differences, anxiety disorders, or behavioral challenges. Dr. Bennion’s specialized training treating medically complex children and patients with special needs equips him to provide appropriate care for diverse patient populations. This expertise includes adjusting clinical techniques for different abilities, implementing evidence-based behavior guidance strategies, and coordinating care with other healthcare providers when comprehensive team approaches benefit the patient.
Beyond formal training, Dr. Bennion brings personal understanding gained through parenting a child with special needs. This lived experience creates genuine empathy and practical insight into challenges families face accessing healthcare services. The combination of specialized clinical training and personal experience results in a practice culture authentically welcoming to all children, ensuring each patient receives respectful, individualized care addressing their specific requirements regardless of diagnoses, abilities, or behavioral presentations.
Partner With Guadalupe Kids Dental
Selecting your child’s dental provider represents an important decision affecting their oral health, comfort with healthcare settings, and attitudes toward preventive care throughout life. Guadalupe Kids Dental combines board-certified pediatric dental expertise, comprehensive Humana insurance participation, and genuine commitment to individualized, family-centered care. We serve families throughout Seguin, New Braunfels, Gonzales, Stockdale, and surrounding communities, providing accessible specialized pediatric dentistry that addresses both immediate needs and long-term oral health development.
Dr. Bennion’s treatment philosophy centers on respecting each child’s individuality, working collaboratively with families, and applying conservative clinical approaches that prioritize natural tooth preservation. Our practice environment welcomes children of all abilities and backgrounds, creating a dental home where patients feel safe, families feel heard, and everyone receives care reflecting their dignity and worth. Schedule your child’s appointment to experience how specialized training, compassionate care, and efficient insurance coordination combine to deliver pediatric dentistry that serves your family’s unique needs and supports your child’s healthy development.
Financing Options
We offer several payment options to accommodate your family’s budget:
CareCredit
CareCredit is a healthcare credit card designed specifically for medical and dental expenses not covered by insurance. Benefits include:
- Flexible payment plans
- Special financing options with no interest (upon approved credit)
- Easy online application process
- Quick approval decisions
- Use for the entire family’s dental care needs
Cherry Financing
Cherry offers simple healthcare financing with:
- Transparent payment terms
- No hidden fees
- Quick application process
- Approval in minutes
- Flexible repayment options
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New Patient Special
We’re committed to making it easy for families to establish dental care. Our new patient special includes:
Comprehensive Exam & X-Rays: $125
This reduced rate helps families establish essential dental care for their children without financial strain. This special offer includes:
- Complete dental examination
- Age-appropriate diagnostic x-rays
- Personalized treatment plan
- Oral health education for both parents and children
Additional Financial Policies
Responsibility for Minors
The parent or guardian who brings the child to their appointment is financially responsible for all services rendered, unless arrangements have been made prior to the appointment.
Missed Appointments
Appointment times are reserved specifically for your child. Unless rescheduled at least 24 hours in advance, we charge a $50 no-show fee. For scheduled sedation appointments, a $50 no-show fee will be applied to the account. Excessive missed appointments may result in being asked to seek dental services elsewhere.
Emergency Appointments
For emergency appointments after regular business hours, an after-hours fee is charged in addition to any services rendered at the visit. All emergency treatment must be paid in full at the time of service.
Past-Due Accounts
You are responsible for any balance on your account after 30 days, whether insurance has paid or not. After 90 days, the account will be considered past due and may be referred to a collection agency, with additional fees added to cover collection costs.
Let’s Discuss Your Options
We believe financial concerns shouldn’t prevent your child from receiving quality dental care. Our administrative team is committed to helping you find the most advantageous way to afford your child’s dental treatment.
751 Best Dr Suite D,
Seguin, TX 78155
Mon-Thurs:
8:30am-5:00pm
830.209.7263