i want to change my old cavities to the white cavities to match my teeth. i hate to open my mouth in front of people because i have so many cavities. the thing is, is it covered under insurance and is it expensive?
2006-08-14 20:01:25 · 10 answers · asked by married1 2 in Health ➔ Dental
i went through this. every insurance company / policy may cover different things. your dentist's office will be able to fill you in on this - you do not need to call you insurance company, that always gets confusing anyway ;) just ask the dentist. from my experience - i've had a few different dental plans / carriers - insurance generally only covers composite (white cosmetic) fillings if they are in the front teeth that show when you smile - so all the teeth in the back come out of you pocket as they are considered purely cosmetic. i don't know where you live, but in california these replacement fillings start at around $200 and go up from there.
2006-08-14 20:14:03 · answer #1 · answered by hg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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RE Is it covered under insurance?
i want to change my old cavities to the white cavities to match my teeth. i hate to open my mouth in front of people because i have so many cavities. the thing is, is it covered under insurance and is it expensive?
2014-08-22 07:03:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Insurance may cover part of the expense if the old fillings are leaking, cracking the tooth, or if there is decay underneath. Most insurance plans have a replacement limitation of two years.
If you are going to remove perfectly good amalgam fillings, you should know you take the risk of compromising your tooth. It's always better to leave them alone unless they are failing.
If it was my mouth, I'd ask for porcelain onlays instead of composit fillings. They look better, last longer, and are bonded to the tooth in a way that makes them much stronger than fillings. They are also quite expensive - but insurance may pay for a portion of them IF the filling they replace is large, old, and failing.
2006-08-15 01:19:24 · answer #3 · answered by emmalue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Composite fillings look better but they don't last as long as amalgam. If you're wanting to fix teeth that are visible when you smile then white fillings are great, but its best to have amalgam on those molars and premolars.....just my opinion. Check with your doctor and insurance company and they will be able to help you :)
2006-08-14 20:10:51 · answer #4 · answered by gotfloss_07 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-15 09:01:46 · answer #5 · answered by rbkhrollins2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better to ask ur Insurance Company to get the right answer.
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2014-06-19 18:59:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
its gonna hurt like hell to dig and drill them out
2006-08-14 20:07:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋