Cosmetic dentistry is one of the most important kinds of procedures that adults end up getting as they get older, with the exception of procedures that help with their oral health. Many insurance companies do not cover cosmetic dentistry because they are under the impressions that they offer little to no oral health benefit for the patient, and they are only available to change the way the patient’s mouth looks. Some cosmetic dentistry high point insurance companies would not cover would be teeth whitening or bleaching or replacing a tooth with some sort of veneered tooth.
Dental Bridges and Cosmetic Dentistry
A dental bridge is one of the few cosmetic dentistry procedures that offer a little more than simply having your teeth look great. Most people end up getting a dental bridge because they have a tooth that has been seriously chipped or it is decaying and causing pain and discomfort. This can cause serious pain for someone trying to eat or take a drink, but it can be fixed with a bridge related to cosmetic dentistry. High Point residents should know that this procedure falls under cosmetic dentistry because in the end you are getting a fake tooth or crown to cover up that troubled spot, but it can also improve your overall oral health.
Fillings and Dental Crowns
Crowns and fillings are a lot like dental bridges but they only affect one tooth as opposed to having to deal with multiple teeth. Like a dental bridge of cosmetic dentistry, High Point residents would probably not get help from the insurance company when paying for these procedures because they are seen as something to improve the look of your mouth and not actually fix or correct anything. If you have ever had a cavity, you might be aware of how it can hurt to chew or swallow food if it is exposed and comes into contact with something.
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