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With a dental plan, you can take care of your teeth and gums, catch certain health issues early or prevent them altogether, and spend considerably less money on checkups and teeth cleanings. Dental insurance can be confusing, though. For example, some people think it is part of regular health insurance. This post explains what dental policies cover and how to get them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Basics of Dental Insurance<\/span><\/h2>\n

Dental insurance is similar to regular health insurance in a lot of ways. You pay premiums, and the insurance plan covers part of your dental costs. Preventive services such as cleanings, checkups, and X-rays tend to be 100% covered.<\/span><\/p>\n

Insurers typically cover part of the cost for common non-preventive procedures and many major procedures. It’s unlikely you would have to pay<\/span>
\n<\/span>the dentist<\/a> in full for fillings, crowns, root canals, or simple extractions under dental insurance.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

How To Get Dental Insurance<\/span><\/h2>\n

A health insurance broker can help you get<\/span>
\n<\/span>a dental plan<\/a>. Brokers have access to numerous insurance policies from big and small providers. Real people you talk to work for brokers, and they find plans to fit your needs and circumstances. You can find dental plans, regular health insurance, vision insurance, and other types of insurance for individuals, families, and employees (group plans).<\/span><\/p>\n

Brokers are an excellent way to simplify a confusing process, but you can also try purchasing dental insurance directly through providers or health exchange marketplaces. Employers often offer dental plans, too. If you are eligible for Medicare, you could seek coverage under a Medicare Advantage plan.<\/span><\/p>\n

Discount plans are another alternative. Rather than insurance contributing to the costs of care, you get discounts on the dental services you receive.<\/span><\/p>\n

No matter what method you use to find dental insurance, pay attention to the language in policies as you compare them. Focus on common terms to be sure you understand the scope and limitations of the proposed coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n

Annual Maximum Benefit<\/span><\/h3>\n

This is the most money that a dental insurance plan spends on care within a benefit period (typically a calendar year). Maximums often run from $1,000 to $2,000 for each person. It is very unlikely you\u2019ll meet your maximum unless you happen to need considerable dental work.<\/span><\/p>\n

Implants, veneers, full-mouth periodontal surgery treatment, and full-mouth dental reconstruction are examples of pricey procedures. If you believe you might need one of these in the next few years, a health insurance broker may be able to help you find coverage to meet your needs and lessen the financial impact on you. Similarly, dental insurance coverage for braces varies wildly. You do have more flexibility if your braces are deemed medically necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dental Insurance Deductible<\/span><\/h3>\n

You must pay a specific amount of money before your insurance plan contributes to costs. That amount of money is called your deductible. It should not apply to most or all preventive services since insurance plans usually cover them 100%.<\/span><\/p>\n

The different non-preventive services have varying deductible amounts. You pay the deductible, and then your insurance company pays the agreed-upon percentage of the rest. Look at the deductible amounts listed with each service on your summary of benefits before you enroll.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dental Coinsurance<\/span><\/h3>\n

Coinsurance can be extra confusing because some people think their insurer pays the full amount left after a deductible. This is often not the case.<\/span><\/p>\n

Basic, non-preventive services tend to have 80% coinsurance coverage. What that means in practice is this:<\/span><\/p>\n