In our experience Medicaid usually covers necessary mandatory treatment which does not include elective procedures. The goal of this treatment is to improve patient`s comfort level, remove from pain and provide the easiest type of treatment. Most of these procedures will include extractions of the teeth, restorations, removable an partial dentures. Unfortunately Medicaid will not cover any "sophisticated" type of treatment like crown lengthening, implants, locators for removable dentures, etc. The rules of coverage varies from state to state, so you should consult with a Medicaid provider regarding the procedures that are covered.
Patients who have medicaid insurance for dental should make sure that the dentist is part of there medicaid plan, what that means is that the dentist needs to be on the medicaid list in order for you to receive benefits. As far as treatment medicaid usually covers treatment like fillings, dentures, cleanings any necessary x-rays even crowns the only type of treatment that's not covered are cosmetics veneers, whitening, implants, ect. The best way to know is to make sure your medicaid Insurance provides you with a list of doctors on your plan & a list of the treatment that they allow benefits for.
