I was terrified but.... I DID IT!!!!!!! - Mclean, VA CLEARCHOICE is AMAZING

Hello everyone, I've decided to do an update specifically about insurance because I've gotten a ton of repeat questions and because not everyone goes through to read the response I've already written, I'm having to repeat myself over and over. So hopefully this will help since it's in one place and not scattered throughout other questions where you have to dig for it.
Many people are shocked to hear that my insurance covered 50% of my implants cost and want to know who I have and how it happened.

I have Aetna insurance and the plan is PPO Open Choice. The mistake many people are making is by calling and asking they're "dental" plan if implants are covered and the answer is 95% of dental plans say no. Even mine does not cover implants. So how on earth did 50% of my implants get covered by insurance?????
Having implants put in is considered a "medical" procedure, NOT a dental procedure. So therefore in order to find out if implants are covered by your insurance company and plan, you need to call and talk to someone in the "medical" part of the insurance company. Medical and dental are two totally different entities.
The majority of dental insurances will only cover tooth extractions and some of the anesthesia, the rest of the implant procedure is covered under your medical. You also need to let them know when you call that the implants are for medical reasons and NOT for cosmetic enhancement. Your dentist will send them x-rays to prove that this isn't to make you look prettier or more handsome, or its because you want whiter, straighter teeth than you have now. Your chances of getting insurance to cover some of the cost are much better if you have multiple missing teeth, a severe disease that's causing your teeth to break off or fall out. If you have a mouth full of teeth, but just want to improve your look, then insurance won't help you.
So, my dental insurance only covered about $1500, which was extractions and anesthesia, my medical insurance covered $11,000.
I hope this has helped people to understand how the insurance works and guides you in the right directions.

Hello everybody..... just wanted to update since I recieved my perm implants. I wasn't very happy with a few small details with my permanent implants, so I'm here now to get them done the way I want. I noticed there was a slight but noticeable color change and it wasn't what I had requested, so I am getting the color to what it should have been. I also noticed that there were some indentations on several of the teeth, so that is also getting fixed, and lastly because I changed the shape of the teeth, apparently the grooves between each tooth is much deeper than I like, which is causing problems with food getting stuck in the grooves, so they are suppose to fix that as well. Here is a bit of advice....... settle for nothing but perfection. You and I have paid ALOT of money for these teeth and what your idea of perfect is may be different from there idea, so if your permanent implants are not what you originally ordered, make sure you get what you wanted by simply telling them your dislikes and concerns. They have been very accommodating and willing to make the changes that I consider to be my perfect set of teeth. $25,000 is a tremendous amount of money and I will absolutely not settle for less than what I wanted.
Hope everyone is doing well and is moving forward with your journey to the perfect smile.

Hello all..... wow what a journey, one that was absolutely worth every penny and every second. I've been posting updates and answering questions nonstop and I hope that along the way that I was able to help some of you take that first step in changing your life and smiling with confidence for the first time in a long time by deciding to have ClearChoice do what they do incredibly well, like they have for me.
It took me much longer than normal to get my permanent implants put in not because of anything on they're part at all, it was because I was sick and was having alot of issues with my back, so what would normally just take 6 months for all of you , ended up taking over a year for me but I'm thrilled to announce that last week I finally was mobile enough to get into the office and have them put in. So it's the end of the road for me and the beginning for I hope many of you. I won't be closing my profile, I have every intention of keeping it open, so that I can still answer questions because I understand how important it is to get all the information you can from someone who has gone through the process, not to mention you can see how my results turned out through the video I created and pictures I've posted.
I can't begin to express how grateful I am to ClearChoice and the professionals I've come to know as my team who have given me my smile back. They are a group of people who have touched a very special place in my heart. In the beginning they took on a very, scared, embarrassed and timid person, and in the end they created a very happy, confident and smiling woman. I owe them the world.
Please feel free to message me anytime about anything you wish to know as I am very happy to help in anyway possible.
It's been wonderful getting to know all of you and look forward to hearing about your journey and seeing you smile.