Dental Services at Ameritas

Dental Services at Ameritas

An annual dental exam should be part of your overall healthcare. It allows dentists to detect and treat problems like tooth decay or gum disease early, before they worsen.

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Preventive care

Maintaining regular medical, dental and vision screenings enables health professionals to identify medical issues early and take effective steps for treatment. They can also prevent diseases and enhance quality of life for employees with access to preventive care – often leading to less missed work hours due to illness and potentially saving money over time. Ameritas offers several preventive services designed to help members keep themselves in top form so they can remain productive at work while remaining healthy overall.
Basic care

Dental hygienists specialize in eliminating plaque, the sticky layer of bacteria that covers teeth above and below the gumline, which over time hardens into tartar. Plaque can damage gum tissue as well as bones supporting teeth. Regular brushing and flossing help avoid building up this buildup of plaque and tartar.dental clinic in jeddah

Insurance plans typically cover basic services like cleanings, X-rays and fillings; however, the exact percentage that’s covered varies based on plan type. A plan with full coverage could cover preventive care as well as basic services up to 100% while one with less comprehensive coverage might only pay for preventive and basic services up to 75% or 78% respectively.

Understanding how your insurer classifies a procedure can save both money and stress at the dentist, and help you select an ideal plan to maintain oral health. A plan offering only preventive and basic coverage should provide enough coverage for most routine needs; while one with comprehensive restorative coverage should provide more comprehensive care.
Major care

Major restorative care aims to restore damaged or lost teeth and their supporting structures back to good health, often through complex and costly procedures.

Most dental insurance plans cover basic services but only limited restoration work, making it unsuitable for more extensive needs. Individuals in need of this treatment should consider purchasing their own plan or using an HSA to cover these services.

Indemnity and PPO insurance policies typically cover basic services at up to 80% after meeting their deductible, providing significant relief against preventive services as well as some major services, including root canal treatment. However, the definition of basic and major services varies significantly between insurance providers; some consider root canal therapy an essential procedure while others view it differently.
Restorations

Dental restorations are treatments designed to repair and replace damaged tooth structures such as decayed or broken ones, while simultaneously preventing further losses of more complex tooth structures and improving overall oral health by decreasing infection risks, discomfort or other related problems caused by missing or damaged tooth structure.

Direct restorations can be created with composite resin or glass ionomer cement (GIC), and used to fill small cavities as well as repair chipped, cracked or discolored teeth. They offer minimally invasive solutions for patients.

Indirect restorations are created outside the mouth using porcelain, ceramics, or other materials like gold. They include inlays, onlays, veneers and crowns and tend to last longer if properly cared for.

Dental crowns cover damaged teeth to protect it from further harm, and may be recommended if a cavity is too big for fillings and too small for bridges.