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Beyond just a beautiful smile - which, don't get us wrong, is truly important and can boost your confidence - our commitment to quality dental care extends far deeper. Maintaining good oral health isn't just about your teeth and gums, it's an investment in your overall well-being. We've assembled a selection of plans from top insurance companies to help make the process as easy as possible. We're excited to partner with you in achieving a healthier, happier and brighter smile.
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Dental Plans: Best Maximum Benefits
See which dental insurance plans have the highest maximum benefits Protect yourself from uncovered bills and high out-of-pocket costs.
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What are Dental PPO Plans?
Learn things you should consider when looking at PPO dental plans, including pros and cons to keep in mind.
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Full Coverage Dental Insurance Plans
Dental benefits can vary among different plans. Learn what you should shop for with full coverage insurance.
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Dental Insurance No Waiting Period
Need a dentist right now? Learn how to find insurance plans without waiting periods and then review options in your state.
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Will My Dental Plan Cover Braces?
Which dental plans cover braces? Get the facts plus a state-by-state list of plans with orthodontia coverage.
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What are Dental Indemnity Plans?
How are Indemnity dental plans different from traditional dental insurance? Get the answers you need.
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Do Dental Plans Pay for Braces?
Orthodontists correct misaligned teeth and their services include braces (traditional, ceramic, etc.), headgear, and retainers. The majority of dental plans don't pay for orthodontic care, but there are some plans that do cover these services. These plans have differing levels of coverage and may have annual or lifetime limits on payments for orthodontic care. In some cases, orthodontic coverage may be restricted to children under the age of 18 on the dental plan. Additionally, there may be a minimum time of enrollment (e.g. 12 months) before a person may take advantage of orthodontic benefits. This minimum time of enrollment is known as a "waiting period."
For state-by-state examples of dental insurance plans, see "Does dental insurance cover braces?" Please note some plans with orthodontic benefits may have waiting periods before these benefits are active.
Will My Insurance Cover Teeth Whitening?
It depends on several issues. First, what teeth whitening method do you intend you use? Teeth whitening toothpastes and over-the-counter whitening kits are typically excluded from coverage. The second issue concerns which dental plan you use. Some dental plans do help pay for in-office whitening performed by a dentist. Third, the dental plans that cover teeth whitening may have conditions placed on the coverage such as a waiting period or the plans' annual limit on dental spending.
To confirm coverage or non-coverage of whitening, you need to review benefit explanation within the insurance's Plan Details, Plan Brochure, or Summary of Benefits. You can learn more about the different techniques for teeth whitening in our article "What's The Best Way to Whiten My Teeth?"
How Much Will a Dental Implant Cost
Dental benefits are not standardized, which means not every dental service is covered by every dental plan. A dental implant is considered major care. Dental plans that include coverage for major care like implants may still have a waiting period before the plan will pay for the service.
The total cost of a dental implant (plus the work to install it) can cost from $1,500 to several thousand dollars. Out-of-pocket costs for a dental implant are often a percentage of the complete cost of the implant. This percentage is called a "coinsurance fee." For example, if an implant costs $1,500 and your insurance's co-insurance is 50 percent then the fee you will pay $750 after the plan pays $750 to the dentist for the 50 percent it covers. Some plans have a set dollar amount it will contribute to a dental implant procedure. For example, if a plan will pay a maximum of $1,000 for a dental implant and the total cost is $2,100 then the patient will be responsible to pay $1,100.
We've assembled a guide and a list of plans in each state with implant coverage for consumers looking for dental insurance that covers implants.
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Family Dental Insurance
Family dental insurance covers multiple related individuals, including spouses and children (or other legal dependents), even if they don't live in the same household. Many plans allow children to stay on their parent's policy up to age 26, but some exclusions may apply.
Some benefits in family plans may be limited to minor children, like orthodontic benefits for those under 19. Premiums for family dental insurance increase with the number of enrollees. For example, adding a spouse or child can raise the premium. It's important to compare different plans based on your family situation.
Deductibles in family plans can be per enrollee, and some plans cap the total deductible amount per family annually. For example, a plan with a $50 deductible per family member may limit the total to a maximum of four deductibles per year ($200).
Individual Dental Insurance Plans
Individual dental insurance, also known as private dental insurance, offers flexibility in plan selection, coverage, and cost. Unlike group dental insurance, which is limited to company employees, individual plans provide a wide range of options to meet your needs.
Unlike employer-based coverage, which often has limited choices, the private market offers numerous plan options in your area. The four main types of individual dental coverage include PPO dental insurance, HMO dental insurance, indemnity dental plans, and dental discount programs.
Explore the best-selling plans in your area on our Dental Plans in Each State page by selecting your state.
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