What is considered accidental dental coverage

Accidental Dental Services are medically necessary services to restore a natural tooth to most closely approximate pre-accident form and function . The damage must be the result of an accidental injury to a sound and healthy, natural tooth struck from outside the mouth.

What is classed as a dental injury?

Prognosis. Prevention. Dental trauma is injury to the mouth, including teeth, lips, gums, tongue, and jawbones. Soft tissue injuries to the mouth and dental trauma are typically very painful and should receive prompt treatment. The most common dental trauma is a broken or lost tooth.

What is covered in dental insurance in Canada?

In Canada, general oral health care is not included in the Canada Health Act (CHA). Most Canadians receive oral health care through privately operated dental clinics and pay for services through insurance or by paying for it themselves. Some dental services are covered through government dental programs.