Invisalign - Will my insurance cover it?

I am currently wearing what's called a space maintainer... I am not sure why ( they didn't really explain it to me) because all I want are straighter teeth. I hate the thing, how it looks, how it feels. I was wondering about Invisalign and if it could be covered with insurance?

2 answers to “Invisalign - Will my insurance cover it?”

A: Insurance SHOULD help with Invisalign

Lance Timmerman, DMD

It would be wise to contact the insurance company first, but most of the time they don't ask what tools will be used, just the service (in this case, orthodontics).  If you have an ortho benefit, then you have a benefit.  Contacting the insurance company MAY get them to change this stance, as... more

A: Insurance coverage for Invisalign

Ryan Sellinger, DMD

In some cases Invisalign is covered by insurance. Call your insurance company and ask... you may be surprised! With regard to your space maintainer...typically if teeth are lost prematurely, the space is maintained to prevent the adjacent teeth from shifting into the spot. more

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