Emergency Dental Treatment
What is covered
We will pay up to £200 for the costs of providing necessary temporary treatment for the immediate relief of pain or discomfort, and/or emergency repairs to dentures and orthodontic appliances carried out solely to alleviate distress in eating.
What is Not covered
- the costs of any subsequent permanent or routine treatment;
- any pre-planned or pre-known dental treatment or diagnostic procedure;
- treatment which, in the opinion of Our Medical Officer, can reasonably be delayed until Your return to the country of departure;
- any dental treatment or diagnostic procedure which is not solely for the immediate relief of pain or discomfort, or to alleviate distress in eating;
- normal wear and tear;
- any self-inflicted damage, including damage caused by tooth-brushing or any other oral hygiene activity;
- any damage to dentures, other than whilst being worn by You;
- dental treatment involving the provision of dentures or the use of precious metals;
- any costs incurred in the UK Area;
- any costs incurred in the Channel Islands which are recoverable under the local health service;
- the Policy Excess except where You have received inpatient treatment at a state hospital within the European Union, European Economic Area or Switzerland and You have used a European Health Insurance Card to effectively reduce the cost of Your treatment or medicines;
- any costs incurred when engaging in Special Sports and Activities unless You have paid the appropriate Special Sports & Activities premium;
- any costs incurred by You when You are engaging in Winter Sports unless You have paid the Winter Sports premium;
- anything mentioned in the General Exclusions.
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