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Question: I do not have any dental insurance and although I do not have any cavities  or gum issues my teeth just do not look good due to poor dental care when I was a child.  I want to get my teeth looking good since I go not like they way they look and want to smile again.

I would like a dental insurance plan that would hopefully cover some cosmetic procedures.  I know I would like to get teeth whitening.  Though I sure I have other dental needs that need to be address first.  Can you suggest a good plan for most dental needs.

Reply:  Most dental insurance plan do offer limited cosmetic services but you need to read the plans terms conditions carefully.  It is good to know what types of services you are wanting or needing to have so you can verify that the plan you get will offer benefits for those services.

How to Save Money On Cosmetic Dental Procedures for Little Cost.

When wanting to have dental cosmetic procedures such as whitening, veneers and implants to name a few, many dental insurance plans do not provide benefits for such services. Therefore you may want to review the dental discount plans as an option to save money off of cosmetic dental services.  With a dental discount plan you will normally save around 15 to 20 percent off the dentist normal charges.  For a plan that cost around $7.00 to 15.00 a month for an individual that is quite a bit of savings.  Review our dental insurance plans and dental discount plans that are available to you in your state. If you have any questions please call our member service line at 310-534-3444 as we be happy to help.

When thinking about having cosmetic dental procedures such as teeth whitening treatment, veneers and dental implants, it is important to understand that most dental insurance plans will not offer benefits/coverage’s for these types of dental services.

We however do offer dental discount plans that will help to reduce the cost of cosmetic care at around 15 to 20 percent off the dentist normal price.  However with a dental discount plan you will need to go to dentist that are in the plans network of providers.  Make sure to call and confirm that the dentist in the network dose in fact provide the dental care services you may be looking for as well as making sure they still accept the plan and new members.

Dental Veneers: Dental veneers are a thin shield of porcelains that is used for covering the tooth surface. This type of dental service can fall under cosmetic care.  Be mindful with insurance to confirm whether your not your policy covers veneers.

Once you choose to see a cosmetic dentist finding the right on for your dental needs is the first step.  You want to make sure that the cosmetic dentist is an extremely skilled and professional as well has have good communication and interpersonal skills. Here are some useful tips that will help you find the best cosmetic dentist.

When looking for a cosmetic dentist do your home work. A little research goes a long way in choosing a cosmetic dentist.  Make sure the dentist is properly licensed and accredited.  Look for referrals,  search review sites such a yelp or google to see what other people may have to say.

First impressions:  Before having any dental work started by a cosmetic dentist you will have a dental exam or consultation (Note many cosmetic dentist will offer free consultations though out the year) This first impression will tell you a lot about the dentist and the dental office.  Make sure you ask any questions you feel is necessary in understanding the dental services being suggested.  A professional will go over everything until you have a full understanding.

Choose a cosmetic dentist that has good communication skills.   In short if the dentist you are seeing can not explain everything so that is clear to you or seems bothered by your questions, look for a different dentist.

Cost is always a factor.  Cosmetic dentistry can be costly especially when most dental insurance plans do not offer benefits for cosmetic dental services.  When seeing a cosmetic dentist beware that there may be a cost factor to think about.  Before starting any dental services make sure you know what your cost is going to be.  As well as finding out how the dental office handles payment, such as do they offer any payment plan options?  Cost is only a real issue when it is unclear from the start and you are left feeling that you are paying more then you may have thought.

I have a good dental plan though work that does cover most of my dental care.  It is for the most part free to me so I try not to complain to much about it.  But since I am over 21 I do not get to have braces or any type of cosmetic procedures.

I have a rather large gap then needs to be fixed either by braces or veneers so this is upsetting that I can not seem to find dental insurance that will cover for either of my options.  Why is that.

My teeth are healthy in the fact that they are not decaying out of my mouth.  I would however like to have the whiten.  I was an X smoker though I quit over five years ago.  Even though when I did smoke I was not a heavy smoker I still managed to stain my teeth.

I also have a old chipped tooth in the front that I am thinking about getting a veneer put on.  I just want to have a better looking teeth.  The issue is I can not seem to find dental insurance that covers for the type of dental work I want.   Any advise?

Right now I do not have dental insurance.  However the job I am up for I hear offers fantastic medical and dental insurance.  Which if I get the job I only have to wait three months for my the benefits to kick in.

What I would like to know is does dental insurance cover for Lumineers?  I really in need of them.  I really do not like how my front teeth look and want my teeth to look the best they can.

My dental insurance that I have though work does not cover for cosmetic dental services.  I was told my a work friend that most dental insurance do not cover for cosmetic dental work.

I need dental implants.  A few of my teeth are really bad and are getting loose.  I would need dental implants to have teeth therefore I do not see them as a cosmetic dental service after all I can’t go teeth less.

What type of  dental insurance offers you full dental coverges?  I am an adult with no kids. I am looking for a dental insurance plan that does not exclude coverages for cosmedic dental services.  I want a plan that does it all. I not saying I need cosmedic dental services but if in the future […]

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Hi I live in Hoboken New Jersey.  I have very dark teeth.  My dentist says that do to to much fluoride in the tap water when I was young it has over time just darken my teeth.  The teeth are find and I have no cavities.

However, I do not like that they look so dark.  I have tried to use whiten strips that really do not help much at all.  I also had my teeth whiten by the dentist once.  My teeth looked much better but did not stay that way for too long.

I was thinking that I would like to get veneers on at least the front teeth. So that my smile would look much better.  Has anyone had veneers and what did they think about them.  Are veneers covered under dental insurance?  Do you think they are worth having?  Any information really would be good.  Thanks ahead of time.

Cosmetic dentistry may help you to get your best smile at any age.  One of the most popular cosmetic dental procedures to a perfect smile is bonding.  Cosmetic dental bonding is a fairly painless procedure usually performed in one dental visit by applying an enamel like material to your teeth which is then shaped, hardened with a special light and polished.

For a more dramatic smile, porcelain veneers can make a drastic difference. With veneers, you can control the color, position, shape, and size of your new teeth which can correct crooked, worn, or chipped teeth. This procedure can cost between $1,200 – $3,500 per tooth.

Cosmetic dentistry insurance coverage is not afforded by most dental insurance companies. If you are with a group dental insurance company through your employer, you may want to inquire if cosmetic dentistry insurance coverage is provided under your dental plan.

Cosmetic dental coverage is normally provided by discount dental plans. Discount dental plans usually cover 15 to 20 percent of the cosmetic dental care cost.