{"id":132,"date":"2020-11-24T13:00:43","date_gmt":"2020-11-24T13:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texarkanadentistry.com\/blog\/?p=132"},"modified":"2020-11-24T13:00:45","modified_gmt":"2020-11-24T13:00:45","slug":"will-my-dental-insurance-cover-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texarkanadentistry.com\/blog\/will-my-dental-insurance-cover-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Will My Dental Insurance Cover Dental Implants?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.texarkanadentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/AdobeStock_90324724__1605276637_81656-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"dental implant post on top of stack of cash \" class=\"wp-image-133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.texarkanadentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/AdobeStock_90324724__1605276637_81656-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.texarkanadentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/AdobeStock_90324724__1605276637_81656-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.texarkanadentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/AdobeStock_90324724__1605276637_81656.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you been thinking about getting your missing teeth\nreplaced? While there are plenty of options available these days, most dentists\nconsider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texarkanadentistry.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental\nimplants<\/a> to be the most beneficial choice. If you\u2019ve researched them at\nall, though, you might have noticed that dental implants tend to have a higher price\nthan conventional treatments like bridges or dentures. Will your dental\ninsurance help to lessen this cost? Continue reading to find out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does Dental Insurance Cover Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typically, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texarkanadentistry.com\/dental-insurance.html\">dental\ninsurance<\/a> providers are quite selective in terms of which services they\ncover. They usually take care of the full cost of preventive care and a portion\nof the cost of restorative treatments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, they might only cover the least expensive\noption when it comes to correcting a certain dental problem. For tooth loss,\ndentures and bridges cost notably less than dental implants, so they\u2019re more\nlikely to be covered. Moreover, some insurance companies consider dental\nimplants to be a solely cosmetic service (which is almost never covered),\ndespite the many, <em>many<\/em> oral health benefits they deliver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Dental Implants Worth the Cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Absolutely! They provide countless advantages over\ntraditional bridges and dentures, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Since implants are inserted into your jaw, you\ncan trust your new teeth to not slip around when you\u2019re talking or eating.\nThey\u2019ll also feel just like the teeth you were born with. <\/li><li>Implant-retained teeth are durable enough to let\nyou chew all of your favorite foods. <\/li><li>The posts stimulate your jawbone to prevent it\nfrom atrophying and becoming unable to adequately support your facial\nstructures.<\/li><li>With the right aftercare, dental implants can\nlast for 30 years or more. You might actually <em>save <\/em>money in the long run\nthat you would have otherwise spent on replacing a denture or bridge every 5-10\nyears. <\/li><li>Caring for dental implants is as simple as\nbrushing, flossing, and going to your routine checkups and cleanings. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can You Pay for Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your insurance won\u2019t pay for dental implants, that\ndoesn\u2019t necessarily mean you\u2019ll have to settle for a less-than-ideal\nalternative. Dentists understand that paying for the care your mouth needs can\nsometimes be difficult. That\u2019s why many of them offer third-party financing\noptions. With companies like CareCredit, you can take out a low-interest loan\nand pay it back in monthly, budget-friendly installments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although your dental insurance might not cover the cost of\nthe implants themselves, they\u2019ll often mitigate other costs of the treatment,\nsuch as your restoration or preliminary work like gum disease therapy. The only\nway to know for sure how much you\u2019ll end up paying for your new teeth is by\nconsulting with your dentist. Their team will be happy to help make rebuilding\nyour smile more affordable! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Torin Marracino obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery\ndegree in 2005 from the University of Tennessee. His practice in Texarkana is\nin-network with BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Dentemax, and Delta Dental, but is\nhappy to file claims for any PPO provider. They also offer third-party\nfinancing through CareCredit. To schedule your dental implant consultation, visit\ntheir&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.texarkanadentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>&nbsp;or\ncall (903) 838-9700.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you been thinking about getting your missing teeth replaced? While there are plenty of options available these days, most dentists consider dental implants to be the most beneficial choice. If you\u2019ve researched them at all, though, you might have noticed that dental implants tend to have a higher price than conventional treatments like bridges [&hellip;]<\/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":[],"class_list":["post-132","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Will My Dental Insurance Cover Dental Implants | Dr. Torin Marracino<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you curious about rebuilding your smile with dental implants? 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