Medicaid is one of the most common types of health insurance because it is issued to individuals by the government for a number of different reasons.  Naturally, the need to find the best Albuquerque Medicaid dentists is extremely important to patients and their families who are in need of dental care. Fortunately, TruCare Dental, is a Medicaid dental provider that provides dental access to thousands of residents throughout New Mexico who have this form of dental coverage.  This also means that the patient is going to be able to receive free dental care on a regular basis for services such as dental exams, teeth cleanings, fillings, extractions, crowns (20 years old and younder), root canals, dentures, partials, denture relines, parital relines, wisdom teeth removal and much more.  All of our dental Medicaid providers in Albuquerque are here to take care of all procedures that will help you and your family maintain top quality oral health.

Albuquerque Medicaid Dentist Plans

At TruCare Dental, all of medicaid providers are part of the following Salud! Medicaid plans:

• Presbyterian Salud
• BlueSalud
• Lovelace Salud
• Molina Salud
• Amerigroup
• Evercare
• ACS (Traditional Medicaid)

So if you have one of the above mentioned plans then for example, if you have a cavity your our Medicaid dentists are likely to cover the procedure, as it is important to your health and considered a medical necessity.  Cosmetic dental procedures, things like bridges and teeth whitening, are not usually covered by Medicaid.  While our office can certain assist you with these cosmetic procedures they are just not covered through Medicaid because your dental insurance is intended to cover necessary procedures that are needed for the sake of your health. Cosmetic dental care has absolutely nothing to do with your oral health and hygiene. Individuals seek cosmetic dental care when they are looking to improve their teeth, their appearance, and their self-esteem.

Medicaid Dentist Covered Procedures

Below you can find a quick list of dental procedures that are 100% free to you and your family as long as you have one the Medicaid dental plans and you if you have not reached your benefit limitations.

• Dental Exams
• X-rays
• Composite Fillings
• Teeth Extractions
• Wisdom Teeth Removal
• Root Canals
• Crowns (20 yrs of age and younger)
• Dentures
• Partials
• Denture Relines/Adjustments
• Partial Relines/Adjustments
• Emergency Dental Services

So if you have or may know anyone that is in need of dental care and can benefit from one of these procedures then have them call our office at (505) 369-0074 to schedule an appointment or schedule online by clicking here.  Our office offers same day appointments and same day emergency services and can help you maintain the health of your gums and teeth.  So scheduling your dental check-up and cleanings every six months is the key to preventing the need for any additional procedures or surgeries.  As long as you keep up with your daily oral care as well as take a trip to our Medicaid dentists every six months, the chances of you having cavities or other tooth related problems are dramatically decreased.