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Will Medicad Cover Tooth Erosion Fixing?
I am 23 years old and i have some tooth erosion on the top and bottom. My son and i have medicaid, so i was wondering would Virginia Medicaid cover me to get my teeth fixed because i almost stay in constant pain.
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Denti-CAL and MEDICAID
These programs have all hit budget issues and as a result many of the "non-essential" procedures for getting people out of pain have been eliminated.
State programs will not cover cosmetic or restorative for people over 18 now.
San Jose Cosmetic Dentist
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Medicaid Coverage for Tooth Erosion
You mentioned you live in Virginia with your son. I am assured your son is covered for restorative procedures up to age of 21. As for your coverage, every state applies different laws regarding dental coverage under medicaid. I am a dentist in Los Angeles, California and our state covers all children up to the age of 21 but adults are pretty much out of luck. To qualify for Dentical or Medicaid in California , you have to an adult who is living is an assisted living...
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