Teeth cleaning
Teeth cleaning is an eligible expense for HSA, FSA, and HRA accounts.
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Eligibility Matrix
Eligibility status for all account types
| Account Type | Status |
|---|---|
| HSA | Eligible |
| FSA | Eligible |
| HRA | Eligible |
Quick Reference
The IRS considers amounts paid for dental treatment to be qualified medical expenses. This includes preventative care such as teeth cleaning, which is performed to prevent or alleviate a dental disease.
When It Qualifies
- •The expense must be for the prevention or alleviation of a dental disease.
When It Doesn't
- •Cosmetic procedures, such as teeth whitening for aesthetic reasons, are generally not eligible unless they are medically necessary to treat a specific dental disease or injury.
Similar Items
Official Source
IRS Publication 502 (2024)
Dental treatment
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Important Notice
- •Your specific plan may have different rules
- •Keep all receipts and documentation
- •This is informational only, not tax or legal advice
While teeth cleaning is generally eligible, always check with your specific plan administrator as plan rules can vary. Keep all receipts and documentation for your records. This information is for educational purposes only and not tax or legal advice.