International Dental Insurance plans will cover your routine dental treatment that generally consists of annual check-ups, tooth cleaning and simple fillings related to cavities or decay. Emergency treatments and minor surgeries are often included in Expat dental insurance plans.
Examinations –any visit to or consultations from a dentist. |
Cleaning - the removal of stains and plaque by a qualified dentist. |
X-rays - this expensive procedure is often performed by the dentist in order to see the teeth below the gum line. |
Tooth Extraction – the removal of impacted or rotten teeth. |
Prescriptions - any medicine prescribed by a dentist. |
Occlusion bar -This is used to prevent the chewing surfaces at the back of the mouth becoming flat due to grinding of the teeth. |
Root Canal - the nerve of the tooth is removed from the canal and replaced. |
Emergency dental treatment - treatment received in a dental emergency room for the repair of damage caused in an accident. |
Local anesthesia – contained to a specific area, relives the feeling of pain during an operation. |
Fillings -insurance companies usually only allow tooth colored fillings on the front teeth (anterior). When composites are done on the back teeth (posterior), the insurance company usually pays surgeries/hospitals for an amalgam (silver filling). |
