{"id":121,"date":"2018-07-25T15:56:43","date_gmt":"2018-07-25T15:56:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dentalkwon.com\/blog\/?p=121"},"modified":"2018-08-07T16:01:53","modified_gmt":"2018-08-07T16:01:53","slug":"cost-of-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dentalkwon.com\/blog\/2018\/07\/25\/cost-of-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Insurance Help Cover the Cost of Dental Implants?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"insuranceDental implants<\/a> are amazing! They provide comprehensive tooth replacement and help patients to enjoy beautiful smiles, a strong bite force, and improved oral health. Many dentists are great advocates of this treatment and encourage all of their patients who have suffered tooth loss to give it serious consideration. However, one of the things that might hold some back from getting this procedure is the cost of dental implants. Admittedly, they are on the expensive side. Let\u2019s talk about whether your dental insurance will be willing to help you afford your restored smile.<\/p>\n

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Different Policies, Different Coverage<\/h2>\n

In the past, it was extraordinarily rare to find a dental insurance<\/a> company that was willing to cover dental implants. They often encouraged their policyholders to opt for other tooth replacement methods, such as bridges or traditional dentures.<\/p>\n

In recent years, however, that mindset has changed. As insurance companies come to recognize the long-term benefits of dental implants \u2014 such as their power to preserve the jawbone and their potential to last for many years \u2014 they are adjusting their policies to provide coverage for this life-changing treatment.<\/p>\n

Does your <\/em>insurance policy cover implants? You may have to take a close look at the details of your coverage or give your insurance company a call to find out.<\/p>\n

How Much Will Insurance Pay?<\/h2>\n

Dental insurance policies come with a yearly maximum, which is the highest amount that the benefits provider will pay out for treatment within a calendar year. Most often, the yearly maximum is somewhere between $1,000 and $1,500.<\/p>\n

You can get the most out of your policy by visiting a dentist who is in your insurance company\u2019s network; your insurance will pay for a greater percentage of your treatment that way. Plus, because in-network dentists have already negotiated the costs of specific treatments with the insurance company, both the coverage provider and its clients experience savings. At Kwon Dental, we\u2019re proud to be in-network with a number of benefits providers, including:<\/p>\n