Are Braces Considered Preventive Care?

Are Braces Considered Preventive Care? Generally, dental policies cover some portion of the cost of preventive care, fillings, crowns, root canals, and oral surgery, such as tooth extractions. They might also cover orthodontics, periodontics (the structures that support and surround the tooth) and prosthodontics, such as dentures and bridges. What is preventative dental? At its