The Importance of Dental Health
Some say your smile is the first thing someone notices about you. Even if a sparkling white smile isn’t on the top of your priority list, an unhealthy mouth can affect much more than just your appearance or first impressions.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Protection, one in four adults aged 20-64 currently has cavities. Though we can’t see or feel them, untreated cavities can lead to pain and infection, causing issues with eating and speaking.
Other potential side effects of poor dental health include severe infection under the gums, known as an abscess, and tooth decay. Health effects don’t stop with your mouth either; there are also links between poor dental hygiene and heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
If you care about your overall health, you need to care about your dental health!
Preventive Dental Care
In our day-to-day life, it’s easy to not give much thought to our teeth and gums. However, by the time mouth pain demands your attention, serious -- and expensive -- damage may already be done to your health.
The best way to approach dental health is through preventive care. Preventive dental care includes regular dental check-ups and good habits like brushing and flossing. You can expect dental check-ups to include regular oral exams (usually every six months), teeth cleaning, and routine X-rays. A dentist provides thorough cleaning and catches any potential issues, such as cavities, before they become more serious and potentially more expensive problems.
Depending on your insurance provider, preventive care may be partially or fully covered by your dental plan. Keeping up with your oral health throughout the year can help you avoid more serious concerns and charges for remedial care.
Dental Insurance Through HealthChoice of Michigan
Fortunately, finding affordable and accessible dental coverage has never been easier.
Through HealthChoice of Michigan’s Welcome Dental Plan, participants have access to a large network of dentists throughout Michigan. Whether for an individual or a family, Welcome Dental offers no-cost preventive and diagnostic treatment.
Learn more about benefits you could expect to receive through Welcome Dental and check out plan options to decide which is right for you.