Dentistry comes in many shapes and forms, but one thing is certain: it often comes with a serious price tag.
Procedures like crowns, implants, bridges, braces, and veneers can easily cost more than a car. That’s why it is crucial to know exactly what your medical scheme covers, and most importantly—from which benefit pool?
If you are consulting a Prosthodontist or Maxillofacial Surgeon, here is a few tips:
Always request a formal quotation from the specialist first.
Submit that quote to your medical scheme for a pre-authorization or funding breakdown.
Ask the right question: Will this be funded from your Major Medical/Hospital Benefit, your Day-to-Day Savings, or is it going to be straight out of your own pocket?
Being proactive lets you prepare financially before you step into the chair.
When facing major dental work, do you seek a second opinion, or do you stick with the first specialist you consult?