<p>I think in determining if wisdom teeth extractions may be covered by medical or dental, it sometimes matters whether the teeth are bone or tissue impacted. Bone impactions are considered medical under some plans. I would ask the dental office and then double check that info with the insurance company. Good luck.</p>
<p>You probably have some time. While a lot of kids have theirs out in high school unless there is a problem he may be able to wait years. My DS had his done this summer and he was 18 but the only reason we did it was so he wouldn’t have to have it done once he started college.</p>
<p>I had all of mine taken out at 16, and since they weren’t impacted but just crowning and so didn’t HAVE to come out just then, my dentist was able to somehow bill it as something general so that my mom’s insurance plan covered it. (it would’ve cost $1,500 otherwise)</p>
<p>I think it was great to get them out of the way. I missed 3 days of school and slept for like 18 hours a day, but I’ve seen how miserable people are when they come in impacted, and I’d choose the chipmunk cheeks and lethargic movement any day!</p>