Cosmetic Dental treatments are those oral procedures that are undertaken to improve the aesthetics of a person.
Some of these procedures do improve the general functionality of the person.
If you can convince your insurance company that a particular cosmetic treatment is essential to lead a normal life then the insurance company might consider paying for it.
The following procedures fall under the cosmetic dental head: Tooth Whitening: Where cosmetic dental processes like bleaching, teeth cleanings are adopted to whiten the teeth.
Dental Implants: Replace the missing teeth by implanting titanium screws and mounting them with artificial crowns.
This cosmetic dentistry process is expensive but worth the money.
Veneers: Porcelain or other composite materials are used to correct many teeth imperfections like discoloration, staining, chipped, too small, too big, uneven or gaps in the teeth.
Bridges: A tooth replacement procedure, this is a cheaper alternative to teeth implants.
But the downside is perfectly good surrounding teeth are eroded over time.
Fillings: Color matched dental fillings that do not mar your appearance.
Dental Caps: If you have broken, chipped or uneven teeth a dental cap can cover up the deficiency and make your smile perfect.
Crowns: After tooth implants and other dental treatments a dental crown is placed to cover the gap.
This evens out your smile and looks exactly like your tooth.
Most of the above procedures as you can see are aimed at improving and enhancing the looks of the person and are not essential for life hence these cosmetic dentistry procedures are covered by dental insurance.
Of course if you have lost a tooth in an accident your insurance might cover the cosmetic dental your dentist can attest to it.