By Orthodontics Editor, on July 14th, 2009
Please review your plan documents for full details, including exclusions, limitations and state mandates that might affect your benefits.
Please be aware Deductibles and Maximums apply to both the In-Network and Out-of-Network Benefits.
Deductibles In-Network Out-of-Network
Individual Calendar Year Deductible
Basic & Major Restorative, Orthodontic
$50.00 $50.00
Family Calendar Year Deductible
Basic & Major Restorative, Orthodontic
$150.00 $150.00
Maximums In-Network Out-of-Network
Individual Calendar Year Maximum
Diagnostic & Preventive, Basic & Major Restorative
$1,000.00 $1,000.00
Individual Lifetime Maximum
Orthodontic
$1,000.00 $1,000.00
Member’s Coinsurance Percents In-Network Out-of-Network
Reimbursement: Fee Schedule Reasonable and Customary
Basic Restorative 20 % 20 %
Diagnostic & Preventive 0 % * 0 % *
Major Restorative 50 % 50 %
Orthodontic 50 % 50 %
* Fields that display zero as the Member’s Coinsurance Percent indicate that CIGNA covers this service at 100%.
Frequency and Age Limitations
Specific Coverage Information In-Network Out-Of-Network
Dependent Age Limitation 19 19
Student Age Limitation 25 25
Date Coverage Ends Birth Month Birth Month
Procedure In-Network
Frequency/ Age Limit Out-of-Network
Frequency/ Age Limit
Oral Exam Twice per Calendar Year Twice per Calendar Year
Full Mouth X-Rays Once per 36 Consecutive Months Once per 36 Consecutive Months
Adult Cleaning Twice per Calendar Year Twice per Calendar Year
Child Fluoride Once per Calendar Year /
Under Age 19 Once per Calendar Year /
Under Age 19
Topical Sealant Application Once per 36 Consecutive Months /
Under Age 14 Once per 36 Consecutive Months /
Under Age 14
Crown Once per 60 Consecutive Months Once per 60 Consecutive Months
Bridge Work Once per 60 Consecutive Months Once per 60 Consecutive Months
Orthodontics Coverage for Dependent Children Coverage for Dependent Children
Now my question is….see where it says “frequency and age limitations”? where it says something about being 25? I turned 25 on september 2nd, can I not use this insurance anymore for myself, its dental insurance through my employer so it wasnt explained very well, or can I use it maybe until right before I turn 26, meaning can I use it while I’m 25 or did it end as soon as I turned 25?
By Orthodontics Editor, on July 10th, 2009
I am 23 years old, and got braces my teeth 6 months ago. I am supposed to have them on for 2 years. I got the clear ones, but I still feel hideous. I cried constantly for the first two months and began getting panick attacks and getting violently ill. I’ve been to the ER 4 times and hospitalized twice. I was so sick that the doctors thought that I had a life threatening illness. I was put on nausea medication which didn’t really help, and eventually xanax. The xanax made me relax and I am no longer sick. Being so sick made me stop worrying about the braces, and now that I am feeling better I am starting to obsess about them again. I just feel so ugly and I hate them so much that they are making me physically sick again.
My orthodontist said that I can switch to invisalign by the end of the year, but I don’t think that I can take it anymore. If I got them off now I would have wasted $10,000 in surgeries and dental work on my teeth. Can somebody please give me some advice?
By Orthodontics Editor, on July 9th, 2009
I am 23 years old, and got braces my teeth 6 months ago. I am supposed to have them on for 2 years. I got the clear ones, but I still feel hideous. I cried constantly for the first two months and began getting panick attacks and getting violently ill. I’ve been to the ER 4 times and hospitalized twice. I was so sick that the doctors thought that I had a life threatening illness. I was put on nausea medication which didn’t really help, and eventually xanax. The xanax made me relax and I am no longer sick. Being so sick made me stop worrying about the braces, and now that I am feeling better I am starting to obsess about them again. I just feel so ugly and I hate them so much.
My orthodontist said that I can switch to invisalign by the end of the year, but I don’t think that I can take it anymore. I’ve been seeing a psychiatrist about this, and he’s the one who gave me xanax. No matter how much I try not to worry about it, I can’t help but drive myself crazy.
By Orthodontics Editor, on July 8th, 2009
I have an orthodontist – who i was supposed to pay 4000 dollars in exchange for Invisalign (the braces) After about a year – i had paid off 3200 of the 4000 – but now i realized i dont like her work and basically she really screwed up my teeth …
i would like to go to a different orthodontist – (who i met with today – he told me he would accept 2000 as a payment for braces – since i already had braces before)
basically – i want to know – if i go by him – do i need to finish paying the rest of the 800 dollars to my other denist? technically – she didnt finish my teeth – so the 4000 was assuming my teeth would be done – she basically only worked on my teeth half way
(i live in michigan – if it makes a different regarding the law)
i want to call her and say ” listen screw off – im paying the 800 dollars i still owe – because technically you didnt finish my teeth – and the complete 4000 was to be paid upon completion of my teeth!”
could i get away with this?
By Orthodontics Editor, on July 6th, 2009
have an orthodontist – who i was supposed to pay 4000 dollars in exchange for Invisalign (the braces) After about a year – i had paid off 3200 of the 4000 – but now i realized i dont like her work and basically she really screwed up my teeth …
i would like to go to a different orthodontist – (who i met with today – he told me he would accept 2000 as a payment for braces – since i already had braces before)
basically – i want to know – if i go by him – do i need to finish paying the rest of the 800 dollars to my other denist? technically – she didnt finish my teeth – so the 4000 was assuming my teeth would be done – she basically only worked on my teeth half way
(i live in michigan – if it makes a different regarding the law)
i want to call her and say ” listen screw off – im NOT paying the 800 dollars i still owe – because technically you didnt finish my teeth – and the complete 4000 was to be paid upon completion of my teeth!”
could i get away with this?
By Orthodontics Editor, on June 26th, 2009
I am doing research regarding coming a orthodontist. I am trying to figure out what exactly they do on a day to day basis and what kind of certificates or degrees do they need to get. Also what is the interpersonal relationships of the office and how would one go about achieving professional socialization to fit in to the office.
By Orthodontics Editor, on June 26th, 2009
I’m 14 and I have terrible overbite. I had metal braces for all throughout middle school but my orthodontist was an absolute idiot (I’m not kidding, even my current dentist thinks so) and all he did was suck out all our money and give me a jaw condition called TMJ.
Now I have to put braces back on and I don’t want to wear those terrible metal braces again, especially not entering sophmore year. Are there any cosmetic alternatives for someone with severe overbite? I really like invisalign but it’s only for those with mild overbite.
I’m seeing an orthodontist in a week but I would like some input before then.
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Orthodontics Defined Orthodontics may be the specialty of dentistry that's concerned using the study and treatment of malocclusion (improper bites), which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both. Orthodontic therapy can focus on dental displacement only, or can deal using the control and modification of facial growth. In the latter case it is better defined as "dentofacial orthopedics". Orthodontic therapy can be carried out for purely aesthetic reasons with regards to improving the general appearance of patients' teeth. Nevertheless, you will find orthodontists who work on reconstructing the whole face rather than focusing exclusively on teeth. Therapy is also frequently prescribed for practical reasons for example providing the patient having a functionally improved bite (occlusion).
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