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If you\u2019re interested in cosmetic dentistry, you might be worried about whether or not you\u2019ll be able to afford it. If you haven\u2019t used your dental insurance in the past, you\u2019re probably unsure if your cosmetic treatments are covered. You might not know what is classified as cosmetic dentistry or not. If you\u2019re wondering what is considered cosmetic dental work<\/a>, you\u2019ll want to keep reading. Below, we\u2019ll discuss what treatments are covered by insurance, what aren\u2019t, and how you can maximize your coverage.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n When we talk about dental insurance coverage, we\u2019re generally talking about three main forms of treatment. The first is preventive treatments, which includes cleanings, exams, and X-rays. The second is minor restorative care, which includes root canal therapy and dental fillings to save and restore damaged teeth. The third and final form is major restorative care, which includes crowns, bridges and dentures. While all of these forms come with their own percentage of coverage from insurance companies, most plans do not cover cosmetic dental treatments.<\/p>\n This means that teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, dental bonding, Invisalign and gum recontouring are generally not covered because they do not provide adjustments that are medically necessary. This means that in order to maximize your coverage for certain treatments, you\u2019ll need to get a little more creative with how you file your claims to insurance companies.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s start with porcelain veneers. While this treatment is generally not covered by dental insurance, it can be if you need to repair or replace preexisting veneers. If you have deteriorated veneers that put your existing tooth enamel at risk, make sure it\u2019s indicated you\u2019re having your veneers repaired.<\/p>\n The same logic can be applied to dental bonding, which uses the same material that tooth-colored fillings use to fix minor aesthetic flaws. If it\u2019s marked on your claims form as a repair, it\u2019s more likely to be covered because it\u2019s effectively restoring a damaged tooth.<\/p>\n Finally, crowns and bridges are going to be your best bet when it comes to receiving coverage. However, you\u2019re going to have to emphasize the fact that these restorations are used to repair teeth, rather than simply improve the appearance of your smile. If you can prove that it is being done to support a weak tooth or repair a cracked tooth, it will more likely be covered.<\/p>\n If you find no success of covering your treatment costs through insurance, you can always take a second glance at third-party financing companies like CareCredit or see if your practice offers an in-house dental plan. Both of these options help you save money on the overall cost and get the treatment you need to enhance your smile.<\/p>\n With a little creativity and help from your dentist\u2019s team, you can get the treatments you want and stay within your budget at the same time. To get started, schedule an appointment with the dentist to discuss your needs and financing options in more detail!<\/p>\n The dentists and team at Framingham Premier Dental<\/a> will do everything possible to explain your benefits and ensure you receive coverage from your insurance provider. In the event that you need help paying for cosmetic treatments, our supplemental financing options can make the difference. We take most insurance plan, offer CareCredit for those in need of more manageable payments, and provide an in-house dental plan. To learn more about these options, you can contact them through their website.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you\u2019re interested in cosmetic dentistry, you might be worried about whether or not you\u2019ll be able to afford it. If you haven\u2019t used your dental insurance in the past, you\u2019re probably unsure if your cosmetic treatments are covered. You might not know what is classified as cosmetic dentistry or not. If you\u2019re wondering what […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.framinghampremierdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/318"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.framinghampremierdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.framinghampremierdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.framinghampremierdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.framinghampremierdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=318"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.framinghampremierdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/318\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":326,"href":"https:\/\/www.framinghampremierdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/318\/revisions\/326"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.framinghampremierdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=318"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.framinghampremierdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=318"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.framinghampremierdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=318"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}What Does Dental Insurance Cover?<\/h2>\n
How You Can Maximize Coverage for Cosmetic Purposes<\/h2>\n
Options Outside of Dental Insurance to Consider<\/h2>\n
About Framingham Premier Dental<\/h2>\n