Does Insurance Cover Emergency Dental Care?
May 28, 2022 5:00 pm
When a dental emergency arises, you will be looking for pain relief and treatment to help fix your dental ailment as quickly as possible. However, there will still be a treatment cost after your emergency care. This thought can add to your stress when dealing with tooth pain or an accident.
Insurance Coverage for Dental Emergencies
Do you have dental insurance? Each dental insurance plan is unique and they aren’t all created equal. If you’re unsure whether or not emergency dentistry is covered by your plan, we recommend directly reaching out to your insurance provider for the most accurate and specific information. This can be done by calling the customer service number on your insurance card or looking at your plan’s covered dental benefits on your online account.
Alternative Payment Options
Perhaps you don’t have dental insurance, your insurance doesn’t cover emergency dental care, or your insurance only covers a little bit. You have other options if you don’t have the immediate funds to cover a dental emergency. For example, many dentists offer monthly financing or work with third-party financing companies to split your treatment expenses into smaller, more manageable monthly payments.
Our office is insurance-friendly and files any insurance claims on your behalf. We also accept FSAs and HSAs, and offer seniors without insurance a 5% discount, as well as a 5% military discount to active military members, veterans, and their dependents.
Your Trusted Emergency Dentist in Wilmington, NC
If you or a loved one has a dental emergency, you can count on our efficient team at Gregory B. Garrett, DDS. We will help you feel comfortable and at ease as we do everything we can to fix your issue as quickly as possible. Our office also strives to be transparent about your out-of-pocket expenses. Please contact us today if you have any questions about how to pay for emergency treatment.