Cosmetic dentistry involves any kind of procedure or treatment that improves the appearance of your teeth. While the way your teeth look can have a great impact on your confidence, some cosmetic dentistry procedures can actually help the health of your mouth as well. When it comes to which types of procedures are covered by insurance, proving the necessity of the procedure and how it helps improve your overall oral health is important. Expecting a procedure or part of the procedure to be covered by your insurance company will come down to how much it improves the health of your mouth and what is in your insurance coverage.
The purpose of cosmetic dentistry is to improve the appearance of your teeth. When it comes to insurance coverage, the concern is on health, not appearance. But some procedures can both benefit your health and your appearance.
All insurance coverage can be different, so checking to see what your specific dental coverage is can be a good starting point in knowing what procedure will be covered. It is possible that some cosmetic procedures may qualify for partial coverage like:
For the most part, insurance companies do not offer much coverage for cosmetic dental procedures unless it will significantly improve the health of your mouth.
Other cosmetic dental treatments that may improve your appearance but are unlikely to be covered by insurance are:
If you are wanting to improve your appearance with cosmetic dentistry, give the trusted team at Coral West Dental a call today to set up your first appointment.
