[aj88cab]

At my last dentist visit my hygenist was cleaning my teeth and chipped one (front lower, center right). I'm 55, and have healthy teeth. I haven't had a cavity since I was 28. The chip was a sliver along the tooth edge.

My question is should they repair it at no cost to me?

I am scheduled to have the tooth repaired soon. I am torn as to whether to bring the issue of them repairing at no cost to me.

One complication is that I had changed my insurance policy a week before the visit that the damage occured (same company, different policy). The new policy did not include dental (previous policy did). I am not excusing the fact that I did not immediately notice or ask. It was a timing thing, I didn't notice until I got the paperwork. Anyway, once I discovered the error I fixed it. But, technically it will not cover the cost since the damage occured while there was no dental coverage.

It's not going to break the bank if I need to pay, but I guess this is more a question of principle. You break it...you buy it sort of thing. Not sure of the protocol in a situation like this.

So I thought I'd pose the question to the collective wisdom of this forum. Your thoughts appreciated.