Dental insurance can be purchased in a variety of ways:
Your employer may provide you with dental insurance
You may purchase your own dental insurance
However you get your insurance, there are important factors to consider when selecting a plan that is right for you and your family.
Everyone has different health needs – including you and the dependents covered under your plan. Individuals with risk factors, factors, from tobacco use to a history of cavities, will have different needs. Families with children will likely have different dental care needs than an older couple or a young individual.
Studies have shown that people who have dental benefits are more likely to visit the the dentist, and people who visit the dentist regularly are more likely to report a healthy mouth and better overall health and overall well being than those who don’t.
By understanding how oral health needs and coverage expectations vary by age, you can make better decisions about dental benefits. Different age groups face different oral health issues and circumstances.
You may have retired from your job, but it’s important not to retire from your dental benefits. Learn more about how you can continue your dental benefits hassle-free when you retire!
You usually face fewer oral health challenges, but it’s still important to have a dental plan in case unexpected dental work is needed. Learn more about why dental is essential, especially if you’re in your 20s.
You are more likely to have a family or to be considering starting one soon. You will need a plan that covers you, your spouse and your children. Learn more about dental plans that suit the specific needs of families.
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