Cosmetic Dentistry are some of the most popular procedures that are performed by dental offices. Apart from cleaning/whitening and tooth extraction, many people are concerned with the way their smile looks and the different types of cosmetic dentistry. Masaryktown patients interested in cosmetic procedures has increased because some health insurance dental plans are now starting to offer coverage for a few different types of cosmetic dentistry. Most insurance companies do not include cosmetic dentistry as something that they cover because it is not considered as detrimental to their patient’s health but a luxury. The only way that an insurance company will cover a cosmetic procedure is if they can somehow link it to your health and future health complications.
Dental Implants
One of the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures that is most often covered by dental insurance over any other procedure are dental implants. These implants are recommended to patients that have severe teeth problems such as missing teeth, broken teeth, and decaying teeth. One of the reasons that dental implants are covered by insurance companies is because if missing or broken teeth are not taken care of, they can cause more complications that are most expensive than the actual procedure of cosmetic dentistry. Masaryktown patients will have a titanium base and simulated crown attached to their gums. Titanium has special properties that cause the metal to fuse with living bone.
Teeth Whitening or Bleaching
Another very popular type of cosmetic dentistry is bleaching or whitening teeth. Unfortunately, this is something that is very rarely covered by insurance companies because although dental implants can be argued as affecting the overall health of the patient in the future, it is very hard to make this claim with teeth whitening because this is the only benefit of this from of cosmetic dentistry. Masaryktown residents should also be aware that they do not necessarily need to go to a dentist office in order to have their teeth whitened. Apart from availability, teeth whitening is also a cheaper alternative than many of the cosmetic procedures that are covered by health insurance companies.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Anchor Dental Care*