{"id":370,"date":"2023-10-04T03:37:51","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T03:37:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indydentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=370"},"modified":"2023-11-29T04:03:00","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T04:03:00","slug":"dental-insurance-does-it-cover-orthodontics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indydentalgroup.com\/blog\/2023\/10\/04\/dental-insurance-does-it-cover-orthodontics\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Wait Until 2024 For My Child to Get Braces?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Should I Wait Until 2024 For My Child to Get Braces?<\/p>\n\n\n

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When it comes to your child\u2019s smile, they deserve the same great care and service as you, right? Knowing that they are in trusted hands helps to alleviate some of the fear and uncertainty that can come with oral healthcare. So, when you learn that they need braces, it\u2019s likely the first question you ask is, \u201cWill my dental insurance<\/a> cover the cost?\u201d Keep reading to find out how much you\u2019ll need to pay out of pocket as well as why you shouldn\u2019t wait until the new year to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Does Dental Insurance Cover Orthodontic Treatment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The truth is that not all dental insurance companies offer orthodontic treatment as part of their standard plans. However, if you have a child who is 18 years of age or younger, you will find that various companies are required, under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), to offer a means for individuals to purchase dental insurance. As to whether these plans provide orthodontic coverage, it is different for each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While some may agree to cover the actual procedure, others will often require that you be responsible for co-payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most effective way to determine whether your plan includes this type of coverage or not is to review it with a professional. Knowing whether there are limitations, exclusions, specific conditions, and an age limit is essential to ensuring you save the most money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Not Wait Until 2024 to Start the Braces Process?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s natural for children to try and dissuade parents from moving forward with any kind of procedure or treatment that might otherwise hinder their \u201cfree time.\u201d With the holidays quickly approaching, they may be thinking about time spent out of school and how they don\u2019t want to \u201cwaste it\u201d sitting at home dealing with new braces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, waiting until 2024 will only result in greater financial stress. So, although your child or teen may be pleading with you to hold off just another month or two, here are a few reasons to go ahead and get started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n