We live in our local dental office. When my thyroid stopped working correctly, it totally did a number on my teeth. I don't want to even go into how many crowns I now have because of it. I luck out that I have a great dentist. This comes in handy when you have a kid who ends up in braces. This is her before picture:
This is her after picture:
Now, braces are pricey even with insurance. That is why dental insurance is an important tool in protecting your overall health and the health of your family. Even a simple trip to the dentist costs money and with a family or more serious issues, the costs can quickly multiply. That’s where dental insurance comes into play. I cannot image paying for all my dental work without insurance! We'd still be making payments! A dental insurance plan from Guardian Dental can help cover the cost of basic dental services as well as most costly procedures.
Also, I do know that people don't get their regular dental cleaning when they don't have insurance. Without regular cleanings, bacteria built up in your mouth can lead to decay, cavities, and eventually tooth loss! Regular visits to the dentist are essential to not only prevent these problems, but also catch any problems that do exist before they cost you your smile. Through a regular cleaning, that's how we found out Will had 2 (aff) cavities! (They were at his sealants so not sure what caused them). They weren't bothering him yet, so at least we caught them early! We wouldn't want to wreck this smile!
Yes, this kid will need braces too. We currently have Guardian Dental. We actually have it through Bill's work, and it actually covers better than our old policy! We have the PPO plan, and I found that they are accepted a ton of places including our current dental office. They also play their claims fairly quickly too. Best of all, Guardian Dental plans can be purchased individually at any time throughout the year.
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