Hello all. I'm 23 and dentogenesis imperfecta runs in my family, i've had a
lot of work done on my teeth since i was young and my teeth are to the point
where i would like to have veneers or have them pulled and have dentures with
implants. I have premera blue cross medical and dental and wondered what my
chances were of them helping to pay for the procedure since its a genetic
condition. I was hoping they would since my teeth are so bad. Let me know
what you think. Thanks, Travis
Newbie - 29 Nov 2007 21:03 GMT
>Hello all. I'm 23 and dentogenesis imperfecta runs in my family, i've had a
>lot of work done on my teeth since i was young and my teeth are to the point
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>condition. I was hoping they would since my teeth are so bad. Let me know
>what you think. Thanks, Travis
Ask your insurance company.
Mark & Steven Bornfeld - 29 Nov 2007 22:16 GMT
> Hello all. I'm 23 and dentogenesis imperfecta runs in my family, i've had a
> lot of work done on my teeth since i was young and my teeth are to the point
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> condition. I was hoping they would since my teeth are so bad. Let me know
> what you think. Thanks, Travis
You will have to go over your insurance policy. You will almost
certainly get coverage for restorative dentistry from your dental
policy, but most patients with dentinogenesis imperfecta need very
extensive treatment (as you no doubt already know) and with yearly
maximum benefits where most of them are set the dental insurance won't
go very far.
Your medical insurance logically sounds like it MAY cover treatment
related to a genetic condition. However, in my experience getting
medical to cover any type of dental treatment whatever the cause is very
difficult. If your dentist is willing to make some calls and speak to
consultants it may be helpful in figuring out if medical may help.
Persistence pays--the first people you get on the phone say "no" as a
visceral reflex. Try to talk to a supervisor (or have your dentist do it).
Good luck,
Steve

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Tony Bad - 06 Dec 2007 21:50 GMT
> Hello all. I'm 23 and dentogenesis imperfecta runs in my family, i've had a
> lot of work done on my teeth since i was young and my teeth are to the point
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> condition. I was hoping they would since my teeth are so bad. Let me know
> what you think. Thanks, Travis
Check your actual medical plan language. It will have language about when or
if it ever covers dental care. Some basically say no, never while others may
leave some openings that would allow for consideration of your situation.
T