Frequently Asked Questions

What Does MetroPlusHealth Dental Coverage Cover?

Dentist with patient reviewing MetroPlusHealth dental coverage and benefits during a check-up.

Welcome to MetroPlusHealth’s Dental Coverage FAQ, your guide to understanding what our dental plan includes. From preventive care and basic services to major procedures, we make it easy to see what’s covered. MetroPlusHealth dental insurance gives you affordable access to trusted dentists across New York, helping you maintain a healthy smile with coverage that fits your needs. If you’re wondering, “What does MetroPlusHealth dental coverage cover?” — you’ll find clear answers here.

Dentist reviewing MetroPlusHealth dental coverage details with a patient in the dental chair. — MetroPlusHealth dental coverage supports healthy smiles with preventive, basic, and major dental care.

The Mayo Clinic put it this way: Oral health is a window into overall physical health. There’s a strong connection between what goes on in your mouth and what goes on in the rest of your body.

That’s why it matters so much to understand what, exactly, is covered by MetroPlusHealth dental coverage. And that’s what we’re here to answer!

Meet our coverage partner, DentaQuest

At MetroPlusHealth, we’ve partnered with DentaQuest to provide dental health care services to our discerning New York members who deserve nothing but the best.

Just like us, they’re a purpose-driven health care company. They specialize in an inclusive approach to quality oral care and pride themselves on the trusting partnerships they’ve built with patients and providers.

DentaQuest has been in the business of serving its nearly 37 million dental and vision members across the U.S. for more than 30 years. Plus, they’re a leading dental insurance provider in New York specifically. They partner with us on a range of plans, from Medicaid and CHIP to marketplace plans.

What services are covered with MetroPlusHealth dental coverage?

If you’ve heard that $0 dental care is available in New York, you’re probably wondering how you can get free dental care. We have several plans like the Essential Plan and Child Health Plus that offer $0 dental care to income-qualified individuals and families based on family size and income.

Along with cost, what’s included in coverage is one of the first questions our members have. Whether you have kids who will almost certainly need braces or you’ve been putting off fillings and crowns for years, you’ll want to know what you can expect to be covered with MetroPlusHealth dental coverage.

Essential Plan

At MetroPlusHealth, dental coverage varies by the health care plan you select. But, in general, you can expect these dental services to likely be covered by MetroPlusHealth and DentaQuest:

Emergency care
Preventative care
Routine dental care like cleanings
Full-mouth and panoramic x-rays
Extractions and other routine dental surgery
Most types of crowns
Orthodontics and braces

Got more questions?

By now you know that MetroPlusHealth dental coverage is offered through DentaQuest and varies by plan, but that doesn’t mean all of your questions are answered.

We know that every New Yorker’s dental care needs are different and unique. Plus, understanding the ins and outs of health care just isn’t easy. That’s why at MetroPlusHealth we’re always here to help.

Give our Member Services line a call at (855) 809-4073 or stop by one of our many offices throughout the five boroughs. Contact us with any questions or concerns you have, and we’ll take it from there.