{"id":955,"date":"2024-09-17T09:47:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T09:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/blog\/?p=955"},"modified":"2024-10-09T21:47:45","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T21:47:45","slug":"will-dental-insurance-cover-orthodontic-treatments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/17\/will-dental-insurance-cover-orthodontic-treatments\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits &amp; Braces: Will Dental Insurance Cover Orthodontic Treatments?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_609391368__7___1728506855_29194.jpg\" alt=\"A nurse giving a dental insurance form to a patient\" class=\"wp-image-956\" style=\"width:322px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_609391368__7___1728506855_29194.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_609391368__7___1728506855_29194-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_609391368__7___1728506855_29194-768x493.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If your child needs braces, the cost could worry you a bit. That\u2019s only natural \u2013 orthodontics is known to be pricier than other kinds of oral care. You could even ask yourself, \u201cWill dental insurance cover orthodontic treatments?\u201d Still, the good news is that your Parsippany dentist can address this and similar concerns. Simply keep reading to learn about dental insurance, whether it covers orthodontics, and other ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/dental-insurance.html\">save money on treatment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does Dental Insurance Normally Cover?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you get into orthodontics, you should review what dental plans usually cover. Doing so will help you see how and whether they\u2019d help with braces or aligners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, dental insurance tends to cover preventive and restorative services. This coverage often follows a 100-80-50 structure, taking the form of three distinct categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>100% of Preventive Care <\/strong>\u2013 \u00a0The average dental plan offers full preventive care coverage. In other words, it\u2019ll cover the whole cost of checkups, teeth cleanings, dental X-rays, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>80% of Basic Procedures <\/strong>\u2013 Many dental plans will cover 80% of a basic dental procedure\u2019s price. Examples of such services include dental fillings, tooth extractions, and root canals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>50% of Major Procedures <\/strong>\u2013 Plenty of insurance providers cover half of a major restoration procedure. Such treatments are usually dental bridges, dental crowns, dental implants, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will It Cover Orthodontic Care?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the 100-80-50 setup, dental insurance doesn\u2019t often cover orthodontic work. Whether your plan offers coverage is pretty much up in the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, orthodontic coverage varies from one plan to the next. While one person could be covered, someone else may get no benefits at all. It\u2019s also hard to find coverage for adults, as many plans that cover orthodontics apply only to child patients. Still, more insurance providers have begun offering coverage for adults in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Ways to Save on Orthodontics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of your dental plan, you can still save money on orthodontics. Many practices now offer a wide range of helpful and unique payment options. With the right one, your child could get a straight smile without going over your budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many dentists today have options like the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Membership Plans<\/strong> \u2013 By paying a flat fee, some dental practices will provide a major discount on orthodontic treatment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flexible Financing<\/strong> \u2013 Many dental offices work with 3<sup>rd<\/sup> party lenders like CareCredit. Through such groups, you could pay for orthodontic work in small monthly installments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental insurance doesn\u2019t always cover orthodontic treatments, so you\u2019ll want to be careful. Consult your dental provider to see if benefits could apply to your kiddo\u2019s straight grin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/\">Rauchberg Dental Group<\/a> is based in Parsippany, NJ. Led by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/meet-dr-rauchberg.html\">Dr. Rauchberg<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/meet-the-dentist-team.html\">his associates<\/a>, our practice takes pride in offering truly comprehensive dentistry. We\u2019re very well-equipped and able to perform preventive, cosmetic, and restorative treatments, as well as orthodontic work. Whatever ails your smile, you can trust our team to take care of it! For more details or to book a visit, please reach us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/contact-us.html\">our website<\/a> or by phone at <strong>(973)-718-9887.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your child needs braces, the cost could worry you a bit. That\u2019s only natural \u2013 orthodontics is known to be pricier than other kinds of oral care. You could even ask yourself, \u201cWill dental insurance cover orthodontic treatments?\u201d Still, the good news is that your Parsippany dentist can address this and similar concerns. Simply [&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-955","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Will Dental insurance Cover Orthodontic Care? | Rauchberg Dental Group<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Will your dental insurance cover orthodontic treatments? 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