Guardian Dental — Dental Coverage Guide
Guardian Life offers dental insurance through employers and directly to individuals. Plans include Guardian Diamond, Achiever, and Core.
Preventive
100%
Cleanings, exams, X-rays
Basic
80%
Fillings, extractions
Major
50%
Crowns, implants, root canals
Orthodontic
50%
Lifetime max $1,500
Annual maximum: $1,500
Deductible: $50/year
Waiting periods: None for preventive on most plans
Network: Guardian's DentalGuard Preferred network is one of the largest in the US.
Guardian Dental coverage by procedure
Estimates use the national median cost for each procedure. Actual coverage depends on your specific plan tier and remaining annual max.
| Procedure | Nat'l median | Plan pays | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Exam | $65 | $15 | $50 |
| Dental Cleaning | $105 | $55 | $50 |
| Dental Crown | $1,150 | $525 | $625 |
| Root Canal (Molar) | $1,050 | $790 | $260 |
| Tooth Filling | $210 | $55 | $155 |
| Tooth Extraction | $350 | $230 | $120 |
| Dental Implant | $2,400 | $1,150 | $1,250 |
| Dental Veneer | $1,200 | $0 | $1,200 |
| Teeth Whitening | $500 | $0 | $500 |
| Full Dentures (Upper) | $1,800 | $850 | $950 |
| Partial Denture | $1,500 | $700 | $800 |
| Dental Bridge | $3,500 | $1,500 | $2,000 |
| Braces (Full Treatment) | $5,500 | $1,500 | $4,000 |
| Deep Cleaning | $275 | $88 | $187 |
| Dental X-Ray | $35 | $0 | $35 |
| Panoramic X-Ray | $130 | $80 | $50 |
| Wisdom Tooth Removal | $400 | $270 | $130 |
| Night Guard | $450 | $400 | $50 |
| Dental Bonding | $180 | $0 | $180 |
| Dental Sealant | $50 | $0 | $50 |
| Invisalign | $4,200 | $1,500 | $2,700 |