7 Tips to Make Sure you Get the Dental Insurance you Need

 
7 tips to help you work out which dental insurance policy fits your needs:
 
1. Find out how long you need to be signed up before you can make a claim. This time limit varies between different insurance companies.

2. Some policies do not provide cover for any problems that are identified at your first check up after taking out the policy. Check if this is the case before you sign a contract.  (For peace of mind, have a check-up before your policy starts to be sure you have no pre-existing conditions that could negate any future insurance claims.)
3. If you play any ‘dangerous’ sports check that the insurance policy covers them. ‘Dangerous’ could include the fairly benign game of hockey, which lots of children play, as well as adults.

4. The number of emergency treatments per year will vary from policy to policy as will the limit on emergency treatment pay outs. Check carefully if this might be an issue for you.

5. Do not expect to have any cosmetic work covered, including whitening.

6. Age limits vary between insurance companies. The lowest age is usually 18 (but can be as low as age 6). Shop around for the oldest upper age limit, there’s quite a bit of variation. There are some flexible plans designed especially for children, with some covering orthodontic care.

7. Check the dental policies annual limit. If you think you may have to have complicated treatment in the future, you’ll need as high an annual limit as possible.

If you have healthy teeth and have never had a problem, it may be less expensive to pay for treatment privately than take out insurance. Do the basic maths. And, check with your employer, they might offer a dental plan for you and maybe your family too.