Information on the new Your Texas Benefits Medicaid Card
Texas Health Steps dental checkups are recommended every 3-6 months, starting at 6 months of age. Below are the different types of dental health services offered for children and young adults who have Medicaid.
Preventive Services include:
- Dental examinations (initial or periodic)
- Cleaning (prophylaxis)
- Oral health education
- Application of topical fluoride
- Application of sealants to certain teeth
- Maintenance of space
Treatment Services include:
- Restorations (fillings, crowns)
- Endodontic treatment (pulp therapy, root canals)
- Periodontic treatment (gum disease)
- Prosthodontics (full or partial dentures)
- Oral surgery (extractions)
- Implant services and Maxillofacial prosthetics
Emergency Dental Services include:
- Procedures necessary to control bleeding, relieve pain, and eliminate acute infection
- Procedures that are required to prevent imminent loss of teeth
- Treatment of injuries to the teeth or supporting structures
Orthodontic Services include:
(Prior authorization is needed)
- Correction of cleft palate
- Crossbite therapy
- Treatment for severe, handicapping malocclusion
- Treatment for facial accidents involving severe traumatic deviation
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