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Does dental insurance cover a tooth extraction?

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Usually: Depends on your particular coverage just how much, but all I know of has some coverage for an extraction. Check with your representative. Good Luck.

Answered 1/24/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Most likely: You can expect that most dental insurances will provide some level of coverage for routine dental extractions and there is no need for preauthorization. Good luck.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/1/2015

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