Although you may have dental insurance do you know what is covered in your plan? If not you are not alone. Many people do not go over their dental insurance terms and conditions to know if they have benefits for services they may want or need in the future.

In general dental policies cover some portion of the cost for preventive, basic and Major services. which can include services like basic cleaning, X-rays, fillings as well as services such as crowns, root canals, and tooth extractions are typical benefits. They might also cover orthodontics, periodontics and prosthodontics, such as dentures and bridges.

However to what extent is where your policy terms and conditions. Dental insurance plans are different and they offer different benefits. Knowing what and how much you are covered for will help you to avoid surprises after the fact.