People that have dental insurance are twice a more likely to make and keep regular dental appointments. Yet there is around 114 million Americans that have no dental coverage with 67.7 million under 65 years of age.

Individuals without dental insurance are more likely to have extractions and dentures and less likely to have restorative care or receive treatment for gum disease.  Furthermore, those without dental benefits report higher incidences of other illness. They are

* 67 percent more likely to have heart disease
* 50 percent more likely to have osteoporosis and
* 29 percent more likely to have diabetes.

They also visit the dentist less frequently—missing the opportunity for prevention and early treatment.  Many of them are among the 738,000 Americans annually that end up in emergency rooms for dental treatment.

If you do not currently have dental insurance take this time to review the dental insurance and plans that we have in your state just by entering in your zip code in the quote box provided above.  Not having good dental care only cost more in the long run and not just in your pocket/wallet.  If you have any questions about the available dental insurance plan options we have just call our member service line at 310-534-3444 as we be happy to help.