What is Dental Insurance and why should you invest?

Dental health is a crucial part of your overall wellbeing. Regular dental care helps you maintain a healthy smile, prevent oral diseases, and even identify broader health issues early. But let’s face it—dental care can get expensive. This is where dental insurance comes in.

What is Dental Insurance?

Dental insurance is a type of health insurance designed to cover a portion of your dental care costs. It typically includes coverage for:

• Preventive care: Regular check-ups, cleanings, and X-rays.
• Basic procedures: Fillings, extractions, and some root canals.
• Major procedures: Crowns, bridges, and dentures.

Why get Dental Insurance?

Cost Saving

Routine dental visits can cost hundreds annually, and more complex procedures can run into the thousands. With dental insurance, you can significantly reduce these expenses.

Encourages Preventive Care

Most dental plans cover preventive care entirely. This ensures you stay on top of regular cleanings and exams, which can prevent costly issues down the line.

Access to a Network of Dentists

Dental insurance plans often provide access to a network of trusted providers, making it easier to find reliable care.

Peace of Mind

Unexpected dental issues, like a chipped tooth or sudden pain, can be stressful. Having insurance ensures you won’t have to delay care because of financial concerns.

Support for Major Procedures

If you need significant work, such as braces or implants, dental insurance can make these treatments more affordable.

Avoiding dental treatment can have a long term effect not only on your dental health but also on your general health and wellbeing. All of our plans are based on our Healthy Smiles approach, which helps to manage the cost of your routine dental bills and promotes regular and sustained preventive care by providing 100% cover for examinations, cleanings and x-rays. You can then choose the level of minor, major and orthodontic cover that you feel is right for you.

Dental Insurance from the Dental Experts

DeCare Dental is Ireland’s only specialist dental insurer, providing a range of great value dental insurance plans for individual and employee members.

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