By limit type · Dental Pool
Major dental combined limit
Many insurers put major dental, endodontics (root canals), periodontics (gum care) and oral surgery in one yearly limit, usually on mid- or top-level Extras. Names and what's included differ by insurer, so check your policy.
- Several services share one yearly limit
- Names and what's included vary by insurer
Qualified local care, for less
Major dental combined limit: roughly how much your cover can save
We list local providers who accept private health cover and whose registration you can check, with prices, how to claim and languages spoken. You compare and choose, without paying more than you need to.
| Service | Typical fee | Save about |
|---|---|---|
| Crownper tooth | $1,900 | $690–1,090 |
| Root canalper tooth | $1,800 | $580–980 |
| Gum treatmentper visit | $600 | $240–360 |
| Wisdom tooth surgeryper tooth | $900 | $290–490 |
Private health rebate + provider's own pricing · Estimated for a typical mid-level Extras policy and provider prices; your policy and provider decide the actual amount · Updated October 2026
- Only providers who accept private health cover, with registration you can check
- See prices and how to claim before you book
- You compare and choose; we don't recommend
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How to make it go further
These share one yearly limit: a crown this year leaves less for root canals or gum care. For big treatment that can be split, ask your dentist whether it can be spread across two years.
What this limit usually covers
Your policy decides exactly what's included and how much each pays.
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Crowns
Covers a badly damaged or root-canal-treated tooth
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Root canal
Cleans out an inflamed or infected nerve to keep the tooth
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Gum treatment
Deep cleaning and treatment of the gums
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Wisdom teeth surgery
Oral surgery such as impacted wisdom teeth
Common questions
How can I make the most of it for big treatment?
Do check-ups and fillings come out of this limit?
Can I claim on the spot?
Other limit types
What a combined limit is called, what it covers and how much it pays differ by insurer and policy. Your insurer's confirmation is what counts.