ACC Trauma Care
Do not let that accident stop you from smiling!
Here at Ponsonby A & E Dental, we understand suffering from a dental injury is both a physical and an emotional trauma to recover from.
Let our ACC registered dentists take care of your smile and well-being while you recover.
Accident Compensation Corporation provides financial compensation for your recovery from an accident.
What should I expect at the first visit?
You will be expected to fill an ACC42 Dental Injury claim form. Our experienced dental nurse and dentists will then triage and treat your injury.
You might need to make follow-up appointments depending on the nature of your injury.
Need to Know
Appointments
- Number of appointments can vary depending upon the nature of injury.
Duration
- Varies, Consult with dentist.
Benefits
- ACC may be able to help towards your treatment costs if you have a dental injury caused by an accident, a sporting injury, or as a result of dental treatment.
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Fees
- ACC will pay part of the cost towards your treatment. Dentist will discuss the co-payment with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
You will be expected to fill an ACC42 Dental Injury claim form. Our experienced dental nurse and dentists will then triage and treat your injury.
You might need to make follow-up appointments depending on the nature of your injury.
ACC may be able to contribute towards your treatment for dental injury caused by an accident, sporting injury and, where appropriate, as a result of dental treatment. ACC does not cover damage to your teeth due to normal wear and tear. The contribution from ACC towards your dental injury is influenced by the condition of your teeth, type of injury, the state of your teeth before the injury.
ACC no-fault scheme covers everyone, including visitors, who are injured in an accident in New Zealand.
You have to lodge your claim for ACC cover within 12 months after the date of your accident or injury.
ACC doesn't cover dental claims if :
Damage to your teeth or dentures is due to normal wear and tear.
Damage happened to your dentures when you were not wearing them.
Treatment was carried out by a dental technician.
