Dental Health Protects Your Overall Health

For years now, research has linked good oral health with overall health. The studies have shown a relationship between periodontal diseases (bacterial infections that affect the soft tissues and bones supporting the teeth) and diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke and adverse pregnancy outcomes. As a part of their chronic disease prevent efforts, The World Health Organization recognizes the risk associated with poor oral health and has developed an oral health initiative.

According to the ADA (American Dental Association) Dentists not only look at your teeth and gums, “…but also the muscles of the head, neck and jaw, the tongue, salivary glands, the nervous system of the head and neck and other areas…. they also look for lumps, swellings, discolorations, ulcerations—any abnormality.”

What is Dental Insurance?

Dental Insurance is primarily a wellness benefit designed to reduce your costs for regular preventative care. Whereas Medical Insurance is designed to cover the costs of diagnosing, treating and curing serious illnesses, Dental Insurance is in place to help ensure that you receive those important protective exams and treatments. Why? Because placing an emphasis on prevention and covering regular cleaning and check-ups, means that future health care spending is lowered.