{"id":279,"date":"2021-02-26T13:58:38","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T13:58:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topsummerlindentist.com\/blog\/?p=279"},"modified":"2021-02-26T13:58:40","modified_gmt":"2021-02-26T13:58:40","slug":"dental-insurance-and-emergencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topsummerlindentist.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/dental-insurance-and-emergencies\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Dental Insurance Cover Your Emergency Appointment?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Dental insurance plans are different from medical insurance plans in that they mainly focus on prevention; that\u2019s why your regular checkups and cleanings are often fully covered. But what if the worst has already happened? What if you need to have an infected tooth pulled or are suffering from oral pain that continues to grow worse and worse? Can you still count on your dental insurance to help reduce your out-of-pocket costs? Whether you\u2019re visiting a practice for the first time<\/a> or already have a dentist you can turn to for urgent care, it\u2019s important to be aware of what is \u2013 and is not \u2013 covered by your dental plan in the event of an emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Is Emergency Care Covered Under Your Plan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While every dental plan offers different benefits, most of them will offer some level of coverage for emergencies. However, the exact amount that your insurance carrier is able to cover will vary depending on what kind of treatment is required. You can often expect your plan to cover up to 80% of the cost for minor restorations such as fillings, but for more extensive treatments like tooth extraction and crown placement, the coverage is usually around 50%. Before beginning any sort of emergency treatment, it\u2019s important to confirm what type of coverage you can expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Will My Out-of-Pocket Costs Be with Dental Insurance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The answer to this question will not be the same for everyone. After all, no two dental emergencies are the same, and different treatments come with different costs attached. And of course, there\u2019s your own unique situation to consider. Factors that affect out-of-pocket cost include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n