{"id":1643,"date":"2025-02-15T21:52:20","date_gmt":"2025-02-16T02:52:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/?p=1643"},"modified":"2025-02-15T21:52:20","modified_gmt":"2025-02-16T02:52:20","slug":"new-dental-bridge-broke-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/new-dental-bridge-broke-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"My New Dental Bridge Broke and Insurance Won’t Pay"},"content":{"rendered":"

I paid $2,200 for a partial denture to replace my left canine tooth. My dentist first did a root canal on the tooth that failed. Afterward, she said she needed to extract the tooth and do a bridge. The bridge broke within two weeks. My dentist said I should have worn a night guard (the first I’ve heard of it) to prevent the bridge from breaking. She will repair the dental bridge for $1,500 if I sign a release. I have other dental issues with the teeth under the bridge my dentist placed, so my insurance company will not pay for the bridge. I\u2019ve had jaw pain and earaches since I got the bridge last November. Do I have to file a lawsuit to get a refund? Thanks, Jehu from AZ<\/p>\n

Jehu<\/p>\n

Tell your dentist you will not sign the release, nor will you attempt to sue her if she refunds you. If your dentist is unwilling to issue a refund, consult a lawyer.<\/p>\n

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You can also report the case to the state dental board and your dental insurance company. If the dental insurance company refuses to pay for your dental bridge, they recognize your dentist’s negligence. Explain to your dentist that you will not take legal action or report the issue if she refunds you.<\/p>\n

Still, replacing your dental bridge and protecting your teeth is essential. Schedule an exam with an experienced cosmetic dentist to evaluate the condition of your bridge<\/a> and teeth. You can get a bridge with a durable foundation and high-strength crowns that look natural. The cosmetic dentist will harmonize your bite, relieving jaw pain and earaches.<\/p>\n

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Lowell, Massachusetts, accredited cosmetic dentist<\/a> Dr. Michael Szarek sponsors this post. Read how Dr. Szarek strives to give his patients the best dental care in Lowell<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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