Dental insurance coverages, Wisdom teeth extractions.
I have dental insurance, but I need my wisdom teeth pulled. Since my dentist can not pull them and I have to go to an oral surgeon, I do not have coverage for specialists under my current dental plan. Do I need dental insurance to cover for an oral surgeon to have my wisdom teeth pulled?
Reply: While you do not necessarily need dental insurance to go to an oral surgeon, it is always better to have insurance that covers specialists. This is because specialists like oral surgeons provide dental care services can be costly. Having insurance that offers benefits on a specialist can help you save some money on such dental care services. So, it’s always a good idea to check with your dental insurance provider to see if they offer coverage for oral surgeons or other dental specialists. If they do, you can take advantage of their benefits to get your wisdom teeth pulled without worrying about the cost.