Consultation with a registered dentist: Social Security reimburses € 14.70 out of € 21 disbursed (€ 16.10 out of € 23 disbursed in case of consultation with a specialized dentist such as the orthodontist).

The basic dental care: treatment of decay, scaling, devitalization of a tooth, extraction of a permanent tooth ... are supported at 70% of the conventional tariff, but the latter is often criticized by professionals.

The replacement of an absent tooth: it gets worse ... Social Security reimburses € 75.25 for a crown or € 195.65 for a bridge, regardless of the fees claimed by the dentist.

Orthodontic care: started after the age of 16 (so for adults), they are not reimbursed! That's why it's best to request a quote before starting. And to address to his mutual to know on which complement one can count ...

? More information on social security reimbursements on www.ameli.fr or 3646.

Thanks to Dr. Patrick Hescot , dental surgeon, secretary general of the French Dental Association and expert at WHO, and to Dr. Florence de Brauwere , orthodontist, for their collaboration.