{"id":836,"date":"2018-11-12T22:37:06","date_gmt":"2018-11-13T03:37:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/?p=836"},"modified":"2018-12-06T15:19:53","modified_gmt":"2018-12-06T20:19:53","slug":"insurance-tooth-implant-knocked-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/insurance-tooth-implant-knocked-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Will insurance pay for a tooth implant if a tooth gets knocked out?"},"content":{"rendered":"

I am an avid hockey player, and I had a facial hit during practice last month so I am doing some research on tooth implants. Although I didn\u2019t lose any teeth, the ligaments loosened in one of them. My dentist stabilized the tooth. She said that if I have another impact on my face, there is a chance I might lose that tooth. She also said that my dental insurance probably won\u2019t pay for an implant. As a teenager, I wore braces and my teeth are straight and I\u2019ve even had them whitened. I still wear a retainer every night. I\u2019ve never had an impact that loosened a tooth, so I\u2019m concerned how much this might cost me if I really do need a dental implant. Other than a mouth guard, is there something I can do to protect my tooth? \u2013 Chanz<\/p>\n

Chanz,<\/p>\n

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A dental implant fuses to the bone and a crown is attached<\/p><\/div>\n

As you likely know, losing teeth is common for hockey players. Many players who have lost a tooth have obtained a removable form\u00a0of cosmetic tooth replacement. They take the appliance out before games. Some only use it for special occasions.<\/p>\n

Contact your insurance company and ask if limited benefits are offered for dental implants. Generally, insurance will provide benefits for the least expensive form of tooth replacement. Dental implants are the most effective<\/a> and most expensive form of tooth replacement.<\/p>\n