FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
What cover do I need for surgical dental extractions?
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Health insurance explainedThis will depend on where the surgical tooth extraction is taking place.
Surgical dental extractions at a dental practice
If your extraction is taking place at a dental practice, you will need extras cover with general restorative dental included to be able to claim benefits for the procedure.
Surgical dental extractions at a hospital
If your extraction takes place at a hospital, you will need to have hospital cover with Dental surgery included in order to claim benefits for accommodation and theatre fees.
If you've already received a treatment plan from your dental provider - including all the relevant dental item numbers — you can give us a call on 133 423 to complete a benefit quote. We'll be able to tell you exactly what benefits you are entitled to.