Does my dental insurance cover oral surgery?
Most dental insurance plans do offer coverage for common oral surgery procedures, such as
tooth extractions
and wisdom tooth removal. However, many do NOT offer coverage for dental implant surgery, although the restoration that will be connected to the implants may be covered. Since our
Cigna oral surgeon
near you welcomes numerous providers, be sure to talk to our team to learn how we could use your particular plan!
Can my procedure be performed by my dentist?
Some general dentists do offer basic
oral surgery
, like extractions. However, they are usually only able to handle simple cases. Rather than getting treatment from a dentist who performs a procedure a few times a month, it’s better to visit an oral surgeon who does it a few times every day. This leads to a better outcome and a more comfortable experience.
What makes you different than any other oral surgery practice I might choose?
In addition to Dr. Shinwari’s exceptional credentials, our practice is also able to book patients much faster compared to other oral surgery practices in the area. Typically, we’re able to see patients one or two days after they contact us (other offices will make you wait a week or more). And, we are one of the very few specialty offices in the area that is happy to work with dental insurance to make your care more affordable.
What is the typical recovery time after a wisdom tooth extraction?
Typically, the patient will need to take the day of the procedure off to relax, and then the mouth will feel like normal after a week. This is just speaking generally, however, and the timeline can vary from person to person based on how many teeth were removed and how complicated their case was. When you come in for a consultation, Dr. Shinwari can let you know what to expect.
How much do dental implants cost?
There is no set cost for dental implants because the procedure is always different from patient to patient based on their situation. The cost of receiving a single implant is less than getting multiple implants to support a full denture, and other factors (like the need for bone grafting) can influence the overall price as well. The best way to get a concrete estimate is to come see us for a consultation.
