Hello Dr. Hall,
I was wondering if you can tell me if medical insurance would cover the treatment of my teeth from tetracycline damage? My teeth are very weak and sensitive. I am afraid to bite into anything because I have chipped my front teeth before and I was hoping that because my teeth were damaged due to tetracycline to treat multiple infections due to asthma when I was a child. Please advise.
Thanks
– Jessica from Idaho
Dear Jessica,
It would sound reasonable that medical insurance would cover treating the side effects of a medical treatment like tetracycline teeth stains. But in reality, the medical policies usually list exclusions of any dental work. I have not heard of a case of medical insurance helping to pay for any treatment of tetracycline teeth stains.
But if you want to get a more authoritative answer as regards to your particular medical plan, I would call the insurance company and ask.
– Dr. Hall
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About David A. Hall
Dr. David A. Hall was one of the first 40 accredited cosmetic dentists in the world. He practiced cosmetic dentistry in Iowa, and in 1990 earned his accreditation with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is now president of Infinity Dental Web, a company in Mesa, Arizona that does advanced internet marketing for dentists.
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