Preventive care
generally includes services like:
Dental care categories
Dental insurance divides care into four main categories.
Typical dental care in each category:
Basic care
Major care Orthodontia
x-rays
cleanings
exams
fillings
simple extractions
periodontal scaling
root canals (some plans: major
care)
Very common
included in most dental plans
generally includes services like:
crowns or bridges
implants
surgical extractions
braces
retainers
generally includes services like:generally includes services like:
Very common
included in most dental plans
Least common
included in some dental plans
Somewhat common
included in many dental plans
This list is for general reference only and does not guarantee coverage. Refer to your plan documents for how dental
services are covered by your specific plan.
