Choose Types of Dental Insurance

Sunday, January 17, 2010

The Cost of Dental Insurance

The cost of dental insurance will vary according to the plan you choose and how the insurance is covered.
Capitation dental insurance is an insurance whereby a fixed fee is paid to a dentist per patient registered. The dental insurance will generally cover between 50% and 80% of the cost with the remainder having to be paid for by the dental insurance policy holder.

As with most dental insurance annual limits are likely to be applied. Preferred provider dental insurance will allow you to receive dental care from participating dentists who in turn will offer dental care at a greatly reduced rate.


There are several basic types of dental insurance plans offering a range of cover from the most basic dental care plans to complete all encompassing dental insurance plans.

Basic dental care plans aren't effectively an insurance but rather a 'club' that enables you to obtain discounted dental care from participating dentists. One thing to check with dental care plans is the amount of local dental coverage (if any!). Indemnity Insurance Plans are a type of dental insurance whereby you pay the insurance company a fixed monthly fee who, in turn, will reimburse your dentist for services rendered.

One of the increasingly popular dental insurances is the direct reimbursement plans which are self funded by employer's rather them paying dental insurance premiums. As with most dental insurance plans an annual cap will apply.

The Plus Sides of Dental Insurance
That monthly payment for dental insurance or a dental care plan might seem a waste for those with seemingly healthy teeth but when you consider how important it is to maintain a good dental care routine, including regular dental check ups and dental cleaning, dental insurance and care plans are generally well worth the money.

A common human trait is to avoid or delay routine dental visits if the cost isn't covered by a dental insurance policy. Dental insurance covers you for all or a majority of the costs associated with routine dental care but dental insurance does not tend to cover the high cost elements of recovering that perfect smile.

The other option is to make good use of dental insurance and visit the dental hygienist every six months. the value of dental insurance becomes very clear.