The Coronavirus, COVID-19 has redefined the world and has impacted every trade and profession. There have been severe impacts on Dentistry too. As a result of the impacts, most dental offices have stopped accepting MassHealth. The PPE cost is so high that dentists are being selective on the procedures and the insurance they accept. Smiley Dental wants to serve the community as a result we continue to accept all insurances including MassHealth.

MassHealth Services for Adults Over 21

Adults over 21 who have an active MassHealth are eligible for a variety of different benefits. The most frequently used is a routine 6 months visit to a dentist for cleaning, x-ray and exam. During that visit, the MassHealth dentist at Smiley Dental will perform your dental cleaning and examine your teeth, gums and bones to make sure they are healthy. These visits also ensure that any abnormalities are caught on a timely basis and treated before they become a bigger problem. As an example, if a dental cavity is not taken care of on a timely basis, it could necessitate an expensive Root Canal procedure. There is also a likelihood that your could lose your tooth for life.

The following is a list of covered services for Adults over 21:

1. X rays
2. Fillings
3. Full Dentures
4. Partial Dentures
5. Extractions (tooth-pulling)
6. Cleanings (2 times per calendar year)
7. Oral exams (2 times per calendar year)
8. Some Oral Surgery (such as removal of impacted teeth, biopsies, soft tissue surgery)

MassHealth Services for Kids under 21

MassHealth members under 21 receive several different benefits under the plan. The most frequently used is a routine checkup and exam. During your visit to a MassHealth Dentist, the dentist at Smiley Dental will look in your child’s mouth to see if your child’s teeth, gums, and bones supporting the teeth are healthy. It is recommended to get dental cleaning and exam done every 6 months. During your visit, the dentist will see if your child needs other dental services.

The following is a list of covered services for kids under 21:

1. X rays
2. Crowns
3. Fillings
4. Anesthesia
5. Oral surgery
6. Space maintainers
7. Braces (if qualified)
8. Root canal treatments
9. Fluoride (every 90 days)
10. Extractions (tooth-pulling)
11. Sealants (on permanent molars)
12. Cleanings (2 times per calendar year)
13. Oral exams (2 times per calendar year)
14. Any other medically necessary dental service