Can I Get Affordable Dental Care?
| In the United States most companies offer their employees dental insurance, but yet many do not. They slip through the holes of the system – the in-betweeners – that have to pay, but struggle to pay the out-of-pocket expenses. The in-betweeners have two choices, go without any insurance, go to the dentist and take the full attack on their pocketbook, or don’t go to a dentist at all and just wait till the ax to fall. And it will – there is a 50-50 chance that a toothache will hit you, or if you’re married – your family. HOW IMPORTANT IS DENTAL HEALTHThere is more to Dental Health than a winning smile or avoiding that terrible toothache – it is important to your overall health.
Let me give you one example.Joe Smith has just learned that he has diabetes – how can diabetes affect his teeth. If you do not maintain dental health you can be at risk for:·tooth decay·gum disease·salivary gland dysfunction·fungal diseases·infections and delayed healingThese problems can be kept in check with preventive oral health care, 6 month or yearly cleanings.It is easy to forget our teeth, gums and mouth, but they are definitely part of our physical health and well being. And with the help of a good dental health plan – you can prevent bone disease, gum disease and infections. DISCOUNT DENTAL PLAN A discount dental plan can help you save money and keep your dental health in check. Dental Plans have 17+ National Plans that you can choose from—that will fit your budget and needs, and which is also offered within your state or area. For example:GE Wellness Plan is offered in my area: The costs for the plans are:$139.95 for single$189.95 for family (Plus 3 additional months for free – promo)Here are just some of the procedures – costs and your savings – (but not all)ProcedureCost Your CostSvgsRoutine 6 Month Check-Up $35 $0 $35 In Depth Check-Up $58 $0 $58 Full Mouth X-Rays $101 $40 $61 Bitewings - Four Films $44 $0 $44Single Tooth Extraction $114 $66 $48Root Canal - Anterior $500 $336 $164 Root Canal - Bicuspid $595 $403 $192 Root Canal - Molar $740 $491 $249White Filling $110 $67$43If you are single or a family, you have recouped your expenses in the first 6-month visit.You can go to http://www.dentalplans.com/afftracker.asp?affid=12032 to take a look at the plans in your area.One last thought, if you are on vacation, and you are in need of a dentist, all you have to do is call Dental Plans and they will direct you to a dentist that is under your plan – another great saver.To conclude, preventive care is the best method to ensure dental health, as well as, preventing an outlay of large sums of money.. |