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Does Ameritas Dental Cover Dental Cleaning?

Yes — Ameritas Dental covers 100% of dental cleaning as a preventive procedure, subject to your annual maximum and deductible.

Estimated cost with Ameritas Dental

Total cost (national avg)

$105

Ameritas Dental pays

$55

You pay

$50

Coverage tier: preventive (100%)

Deductible: $50/year

Annual max: $2,000

FAQ: Ameritas Dental and Dental Cleaning

Does Ameritas Dental cover dental cleaning?▾
Yes. Ameritas Dental covers 100% of dental cleaning on standard plans, subject to your annual deductible ($50) and annual maximum ($2,000). At the national median price of $105, the plan pays approximately $55 and you pay $50 out of pocket.
What's my out-of-pocket cost for a dental cleaning with Ameritas Dental?▾
At the national median price of $105, Ameritas Dental pays about $55 and you pay about $50. Actual out-of-pocket depends on: (1) whether the dentist is in Ameritas Dental's network, (2) how much of your annual max you've already used, (3) whether the deductible has been met this year, and (4) local pricing (see cost-by-city pages).
Is there a waiting period?▾
None for preventive on most plans; some plans waive basic waiting period. If you enrolled recently, verify with Ameritas Dental customer service before scheduling — some plans have a 6–12 month waiting period on major procedures.
Can I use an HSA or FSA with Ameritas Dental?▾
Yes. Whatever Ameritas Dental doesn't cover, you can pay from an HSA (Health Savings Account) or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) using pre-tax dollars. Note the FSA "use it or lose it" rule.
What if my dentist is out of network?▾
Out-of-network dentists cost more out of pocket because Ameritas Dental pays based on the plan's "usual and customary" rate, not the dentist's actual charge. If your dentist charges $105 and the plan's UCR is lower, you pay the difference. Use Ameritas Dental's find-a-dentist tool to check network status before scheduling.
Confirm coverage with Ameritas Dental

Estimates use $Ameritas Dental's standard coverage tiers and typical plan structure. Your exact plan may have different tiers, deductibles, or waiting periods — always call the number on your insurance card for a pre-authorization on major procedures.