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Dental care

A healthy smile is linked to a healthy body. So you’ll want to see your dentist every six months. Just be sure to show your member ID card at every visit.

Dental benefits

You don’t need a referral to see a dentist in the network. And you can change your dentist or dental group any time during treatment.

 

For adults

 

We work with [Dental plan provider] to provide adults [(ages 21 and over)] with dental and oral health care. Some covered services include:

 

  • [Check-ups (twice a year)
  • Cleaning (every six months)
  • X-rays (once a year)
  • Dental restorative services (fillings, implants and crowns), with a $500 annual limit]

 

For children

 

Children [under 21] can get covered services through [DentaQuest or Managed Care of North America (MCNA) Dental]. Some covered services include:

 

  • [Check-ups (twice a year)
  • Cleaning (every six months)
  • X-rays (once a year)
  • Dental restorative services (fillings, implants and crowns), with a $500 annual limit]

You can find a dentist: 

  • Online

  • By phone

    Call [Dental plan provider] at [dental plan phone]. You can reach them [dental plan hours]. You can also call us at ${member_services_phone}. We’re here for you ${member_services_hours}.

Help for dental emergencies

Just call your dentist. Go to the emergency room for medical emergencies when your life is in danger.

 

Find a dentist in emergencies

 

Is your dentist office closed? Or maybe you don’t have a dentist? To find a dentist, just call [Dental plan provider] at [dental plan phone]. You can reach them [dental plan hours].

 

For emergency dental care, you can see any dentist. They don’t have to be in the network. You don’t need a referral or approval for emergencies.

 

Types of dental emergencies

 

Some examples are: 

 

  • [A broken natural tooth
  • A lost filling or crown
  • A permanent tooth is knocked out
  • Very bad pain in the gum around a tooth 
  • Mouth or face swelling or infection]

Special settings

Sometimes people need to be in a hospital setting or surgical center for dental care. This may happen for:

 

  • People with special health care needs
  • Children [under age 5]

If your dentist can’t provide this service, you can call [Dental plan provider] at [dental plan phone]

 

They can help you find a dentist and arrange your care.

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