What Is Included in Major Dental?
By Dr. Eastwood – Summerbrook Dental & Implants, Fort Worth, TX
Patients often ask me, “What is included in major dental?” Dental insurance companies use the term major dental to describe treatments that are more complex or involved. These services usually cost more and require more time, skill, and materials than basic care. At Summerbrook Dental & Implants, I help patients understand which treatments fall into this category and how their insurance may handle them.
Major dental services often include crowns, which are used to protect teeth that are cracked, weak, or badly decayed. A crown covers the entire tooth to restore strength and function. Crowns are considered major because they require custom planning and high-quality materials.
Another treatment included in major dental is bridges. A dental bridge replaces a missing tooth by connecting it to the healthy teeth on each side. Bridges help restore chewing, prevent teeth from shifting, and maintain the shape of your bite.
Major dental also includes dentures, both full and partial. These custom-made appliances replace many missing teeth at once. While dentures can take time to design and fit properly, they provide an important solution for patients who need a full smile replacement.
In many cases, root canals fall under major dental as well. A root canal removes the infection inside a tooth, helping save it from extraction. After a root canal, many teeth also need crowns for long-lasting protection.
Some insurance plans also include certain parts of dental implant treatment under major dental, although this varies widely. At my practice, I offer a full range of advanced implant procedures, including bone grafting, sinus lifts, immediate implants, snap-in dentures, and full-mouth implant reconstruction, all completed in-house for convenience and high-quality care.
Most insurance plans cover around 50% of major dental services, which means your out-of-pocket cost may be higher than for basic care. My team reviews your benefits with you so you know exactly what to expect before treatment begins.
And remember—my office is always a no judgment zone. Whether you need one major procedure or several, I’m here to help you move forward with confidence.
So, major dental includes crowns, bridges, dentures, root canals, and sometimes implant-related care. These treatments restore function, protect damaged teeth, and rebuild your smile.