FAQ

Insurance/Admin

Can dental treatment be claimed under personal insurance?

Yes, depending on the item. 1) Treatments covered by the National Health Insurance (root canal treatment, extraction, gum treatment, scaling

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Insurance/Admin

Is scaling covered by health insurance?

Yes, from age 19 the National Health Insurance covers one scaling per year. With coverage, your out-of-pocket cost is roughly 10,000 to 20,0

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Are there conditions for implants to be covered by insurance?

Yes. If you are 65 or older and are partially edentulous with at least one tooth remaining, the National Health Insurance covers up to 2 imp

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Are dentures also covered by insurance?

Yes, from age 65 both complete and partial dentures are covered by the National Health Insurance. Your co-payment is 30% of the treatment fe

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What documents do I need to file an insurance claim?

The basic documents for an indemnity or dental insurance claim are a receipt for medical expenses and an itemized statement of medical expen

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Is resin treatment covered by health insurance?

Resin fillings are covered by the National Health Insurance only for permanent teeth in children aged 12 and under (a National Health Insura

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Are dental expenses eligible for an income tax deduction?

Yes, dental expenses qualify for the medical expense tax credit at year-end tax settlement. Treatment costs such as fillings, root canal tre

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Is there a discount on dental fees for pregnant patients?

Yes, there is. Under the National Health Insurance, pregnant patients pay an outpatient co-payment rate 20 percentage points lower than othe

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