If you live in the Cedar Bluff area and carry Delta Dental insurance, Knox Valley Dental is a short drive west on Kingston Pike. Dr. Dhiren Zaveri and his team accept Delta Dental, verify your benefits before your visit, file your claims for you, and break down your out-of-pocket cost in writing before any treatment. Call (865) 244-2828 to book, or read on to see exactly how your Delta Dental coverage works at our practice.

How Knox Valley Dental Works With Your Delta Dental Plan

Delta Dental is the largest dental insurance carrier in Tennessee, and our team is used to handling a wide range of Delta Dental policies. When you call to schedule, give us your member ID, and we will verify your specific benefits before you arrive. That includes your annual maximum, your deductible status, how many cleanings per year your plan covers, and any waiting periods that affect crowns, bridges, or implants.

Once we have your benefits on file, we do three practical things. We file your claim with Delta Dental electronically, so you never deal with paperwork. We give you a written treatment estimate showing the insurance portion and your portion before any work begins. And if treatment crosses calendar years, we plan around your annual maximum to keep your costs predictable.

Driving to Knox Valley Dental From Cedar Bluff

Knox Valley Dental is about six miles southwest of Cedar Bluff at 11840 Kingston Pike, Suite A, across from the Ingles supermarket. The drive takes 12 to 15 minutes. Cedar Bluff families have made up a steady portion of our patient base since we opened, and we know the neighborhood well.

From the Cedar Bluff Road and Kingston Pike intersection:

  1. Head west on Kingston Pike for about six miles, passing through the Bearden and Rocky Hill corridors.
  2. Continue past Lovell Road, then past Campbell Station Road.
  3. Knox Valley Dental is about one mile west of Campbell Station Road, at 11840 Kingston Pike, Suite A, across from Ingles supermarket.

An alternate route is Interstate 40 west from Exit 378 (Cedar Bluff) to Exit 373 (Campbell Station Road), then south to Kingston Pike, then west about a mile. Free parking is in the lot in front of the building.

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Dental Services and Your Delta Dental Coverage

Delta Dental coverage varies plan to plan, so the breakdown below is a general guide. Once we verify your specific policy, we can tell you exactly what is covered for any treatment we recommend.

Preventive Care

Cleanings, exams, X-rays, fluoride, and oral cancer screenings are usually the most heavily covered category. Most Delta Dental plans cover two preventive visits per year at a high benefit level, often 100 percent in-network with no deductible. We schedule these visits proactively so your preventive benefits never go to waste.

Fillings and Restorative Work

Tooth-colored fillings, root canals, crowns, bridges, and extractions fall into the basic and major service categories. Coverage typically runs between 50 and 80 percent depending on your plan. Before any restorative work, we provide a written estimate so you can see your expected cost up front.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Most Delta Dental plans treat purely cosmetic work like teeth whitening and porcelain veneers as elective and do not cover them. If you want a brighter smile or want to address chips and gaps, we offer clear self-pay pricing and can explain which parts of a cosmetic plan might qualify as restorative.

Orthodontics

Some Delta Dental plans include an orthodontic rider with a separate lifetime maximum, often applied to dependents under a specific age. Coverage varies widely. We will verify your ortho coverage before recommending braces or clear aligners.

Emergency Care

Toothaches, broken teeth, and lost crowns are treated as restorative work under most Delta Dental plans. Call us as soon as you can, and we will see you the same day when possible. Your benefits are verified while you are on your way in.

Sedation Dentistry

We offer nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation for anxious patients or longer procedures. Coverage for sedation varies by Delta Dental plan. We will tell you the cost in advance so there are no surprises.

Meet Dr. Dhiren Zaveri

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Dr. Dhiren Zaveri earned his Doctorate from Oklahoma College of Dentistry and returned home to Knoxville to serve the community he grew up in. He is an active member of the American Dental Association and attends continuing education courses every year to stay current with new techniques and technology.

Dr. Zaveri practices both general and cosmetic dentistry and is trained at the Kois Center, one of the most respected advanced clinical programs in the country. He is a coffee enthusiast, a Vols fan, and spends his free time hiking, traveling, and exploring the Knoxville food scene with his wife Kinal.

Your First Visit at Knox Valley Dental

Plan on 60 to 90 minutes for your first appointment. We start by going over your dental history, any current concerns, and your Delta Dental coverage. Dr. Zaveri then does a full exam including your teeth, gums, bite, jaw joints, and an oral cancer screening, and we take the X-rays your plan covers.

If your mouth is healthy, we follow the exam with a cleaning the same day. If we find anything that needs attention, we put a treatment plan in writing with your Delta Dental coverage applied so you can see what you would pay out of pocket.

New Patient Specials and Membership Plans

If your Delta Dental coverage has lapsed or you are between plans, we keep care affordable:

  • Full new patient exam, X-rays, and oral cancer screening $109for new patients without insurance
  • Healthy mouth cleaning $40for new patients without insurance; requires a new patient exam first; only applies in the absence of periodontal disease
  • Children's new patient special $89includes exam, X-rays, healthy mouth cleaning, and fluoride treatment for new patients without insurance

Our in-house membership plans work well for patients without dental insurance:

  • Child Membership (age 12 and under): $28/month with a $49 lifetime activation fee. Save around $127 per year.
  • Adult Membership (age 13 and up): $29/month with a $49 lifetime activation fee. Save around $232 per year.
  • Perio Membership (active periodontal disease): $59/month with a $49 lifetime activation fee. Save around $147 per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Delta Dental Coverage at Knox Valley Dental

Does Knox Valley Dental accept Delta Dental insurance?

Yes. We accept Delta Dental and file claims directly on your behalf. Our front-desk team verifies your benefits before each appointment.

Will you submit my Delta Dental claim?

Yes. We file electronically the same day, follow up with Delta Dental if anything is delayed, and only bill you for any balance after insurance pays.

What if I have Delta Dental as secondary insurance?

We can coordinate benefits between your primary insurance and Delta Dental. Bring both cards to your first appointment so we can capture all the details and file claims in the correct order.

How long is the drive from Cedar Bluff?

About 12 to 15 minutes. The most direct route is west on Kingston Pike for about six miles. An alternate is I-40 west from Exit 378 to Exit 373 (Campbell Station Road).

I work in the Cedar Bluff corporate corridor. Can I get an 8 a.m. appointment?

Yes. Our office opens at 8 a.m. Monday through Wednesday and Friday. The 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. slots are popular for working patients and tend to book a week or two in advance.

I'm coming from Hardin Valley, not Cedar Bluff. Same drive?

Similar but slightly different. From Hardin Valley, take Pellissippi Parkway south to Kingston Pike, then west. About 15 to 20 minutes total depending on which part of Hardin Valley you start from.

Should I take Kingston Pike or I-40 from Cedar Bluff?

For most patients, Kingston Pike is the simpler route, but it has traffic lights at every major intersection. I-40 west to Exit 373 is faster outside of rush hour. During morning or evening rush, Kingston Pike often wins.

Are you accepting new Delta Dental patients from Cedar Bluff?

Yes. We hold new patient slots open each week. Call (865) 244-2828 to book.

Schedule Your Cedar Bluff Delta Dental Appointment

Call (865) 244-2828 to book a visit at Knox Valley Dental, or ask our front-desk team to verify your Delta Dental benefits before you commit to an appointment.

Our office is at 11840 Kingston Pike, Suite A, Knoxville, TN 37934. Hours are Monday through Wednesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

New Patient Specials

New Patient Exams
$109
No insurance? We offer a $109 Comprehensive New Patient Exam, X-Rays, and an Oral Cancer Screening.

Healthy Mouth Cleaning
$40
New patients only. Cannot be combined with insurance. Includes a Healthy Mouth Cleaning in the absence of periodontal disease. Requires a standard new patient exam before cleaning.

CHILDREN'S New Patient Special
$89
No insurance? We offer an $89 CHILDREN'S New Patient Exam, X-Rays, Healthy Mouth Cleaning*, and a Fluoride Treatment.

Dental Membership Plans

Child Membership
12 and Younger

$28/mo
$49 Lifetime Activation Fee

Includes:

  • Professional dental cleanings (2/year)
  • Doctor exams (1-2/year)
  • Needed x-rays*
  • One emergency exam per year (if needed)
  • One fluoride treatment
  • 15% off other treatments

(some exclusions may apply)

Save $127 per year

Adult Membership
13 and older

$29/mo
$49 Lifetime Activation Fee

Includes:

  • Professional dental cleanings (2/year)
  • Doctor exams (1-2/year)
  • Needed x-rays*
  • One emergency exam per year (if needed)
  • One fluoride treatment
  • 15% off other treatments

(some exclusions may apply)

Save $232.20 per year

Perio Membership
Periodontal Disease

$59/mo
$49 Lifetime Activation Fee

Includes:

  • Perio maintenance cleanings (3-4/year)
  • Doctor exams (1-2/year)
  • Needed x-rays*
  • One emergency exam per year (if needed)
  • One fluoride treatment
  • 15% off other treatments

(some exclusions may apply)

Save $147 per year

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Office Hours:

Monday - Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed