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5 Reasons Why Dental Implants Are So Popular

The next best thing to real teeth, dental implants are designed to look, feel, and function like your natural teeth so you can be confident in your smile.  And,  dental implants may actually provide better long-term value than conventional teeth replacement options.

As a dental patients, what should you have to know about your medical insurance

Medical insurance typically pays for treatment provided by dentists, but not as dental procedures. Dental services that have corresponding medical codes will be reimbursed by medical insurers. For example, Medicare Part B, which covers provider services, considers dentists "physicians" to be reimbursed for performing procedures that are Medicare benefits. The services provided, of course, must be within the scope of practice of the Dental Practice Act.

Similarly, commercial medical plans will pay for procedures performed by a dentist, provided they are properly coded as medical procedures. Medical plans pay for procedures that are medically necessary, that is, when the patient is medically compromised by a problem that the dentist treats.