Everyone knows what braces are and what they do. They are the metal work that is installed by orthodontists to help individuals have a straighter and healthier smile. Yet strangely enough however, Braces are not considered a form of cosmetic Dentistry. Weeki Wachee residents know that braces are essential to a straighter smile, but insurance companies do not see braces as an emergency that might develop future more costly problems down the road. Even though braces do not qualify under insurance companies as cosmetic dentistry, there are many more other procedures that do count making it cheaper for the patient.
If not Braces What About Dental Implants?
If braces are not considered a form of cosmetic dentistry, are dental implants considered cosmetic? Believe it or not, but dental implants fall under the insurance category of cosmetic Dentistry. Weeki Wachee insurance companies consider implants cosmetic because having dental implants done restores the look of the mouth, creating a nicer smile. Besides dental implants, another shocking procedure that is qualifies under cosmetic dentary is regular teeth whitening. Insurance companies argue that teeth whitening only improves the look of the teeth and not the actual function of them. Regardless if your teeth are stained, they still do the same job of chewing food.
Composite Bonding and Inlays and Onlays.
While braces are not seen as cosmetic dentistry, Weeki Wachee insures consider composite bonding as an example. Composite bonding improves the look of mismatched and crooked teeth that have gaps. It is important to note that this procedure does not correct teeth, but rather it covers them up to have them look better. Inlays or onlays are another example of this because they are created in a dental lab to cover up a filling. The actually cavity itself is not being filled because that would not be considered a cosmetic procedure.
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