Most dental plans we sell for individuals cover preventive procedures from day one like:
- Routine Check -Ups
- Cleanings
- X-Rays
- Fluoride Applications
- Space Maintainers
Most individual dental plans will also cover the following minor restorative procedures like fillings from day one. Typically, the plan will have a $50 deductible that you must meet and then the plan will cover a certain percentage of the costs until the policy hits a maximum annual payout. In some plans the percentage that the insurance will pay is 80%, and the maximum the insurance company will pay is a fixed dollar amount or a carrier may limit the number of procedures per year. Finally, major restorative work such as:
- Oral surgery
- Prosthodontics (crowns, bridges, and dentures)
- Endodontics (root canals)
- Periodontics (scaling and root planing)
typically are not covered until the plan is kept for 12 months and is usually covered at 50% of the costs.