{"id":341,"date":"2022-10-07T00:27:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-07T00:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pasadenafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=341"},"modified":"2023-06-19T14:24:08","modified_gmt":"2023-06-19T14:24:08","slug":"need-an-emergency-dentist-use-your-dental-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pasadenafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/need-an-emergency-dentist-use-your-dental-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Dental Insurance Cover Emergency Dentistry?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Did you know 1 in 6 Americans has a dental emergency every year? A friendly game of soccer or slipping on wet cement can result in oral trauma. Whether a dental injury, toothache, or another issue has interrupted your day, you need to see an emergency dentist<\/a> right away. You likely have several questions and concerns, like how you\u2019re going to pay the bill, but there\u2019s no reason to worry. Your dental insurance covers more than cleanings and checkups. Here\u2019s how you can use your coverage to stop your pain and save your smile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Using Your Insurance at an Emergency Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every month, you pay premiums for your dental insurance<\/a>, which gives you access to affordable oral health services. Dentistry focuses on prevention to stop common issues from occurring, like tooth decay or gum disease. However, dental plans also cover a variety of restorative services to preserve your natural smile, including emergency care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most dental plans cover the fees for an emergency consultation during regular office hours. Your benefits may include the cost of digital X-rays or other diagnostic tools necessary to create a treatment plan catering to your needs. Every emergency differs, so there\u2019s no one-size-fits-all solution, but common services include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n