Dental Work plus Tricare Advice PLEASE
I'm 23 weeks and 3 days. Well, I'm either going to need a root canal, or have the tooth pulled. As well as several cavities filled in. I would wait until after pregnancy, but I'm scared of the infection getting to the baby. I had a root canal like 3 yeras ago, and it really hurt. I got the shots for pain medicine, which werent entriely effective.
So, the questions are, has anyone had either done during pregnancy? And what medication did they give you?
Next, I have tricare dental but havent used it yet. I checked out their site and it says they only pay like 40 or 60 percent. But my hubby says they should cover everything.
Help?
So, the questions are, has anyone had either done during pregnancy? And what medication did they give you?
Next, I have tricare dental but havent used it yet. I checked out their site and it says they only pay like 40 or 60 percent. But my hubby says they should cover everything.
Help?
Comments
My friend had to have dental work done in her 3rd trimester. She had to have permission from her ob before the dentist would do it. I know she had to get several fillings, some that were pretty bad. I know she was in a lot of pain, but she only took tylenol and just suffered through the pain.
@USMCwifenommy101107 my oral surgeon sent united concordia a letter with an estimate of the costs and they sent me a copy showing me how much they would cover and how much I would have to pay. Are you having them pulled or cut out? If you're having them cut out, tricare may pay part of it too because it's surgery. I didn't have medical insurance at the time, just dental. The receptionist told me that most peoples medical insurance paid more than their dental did.
And yes the higher the rank the more you pay... and this rule applies to everything! Good luck with your dental work :-)