Dental care is essential for good health and quality of life. According to information from the Official College of Dentists of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 363.000 adult canaries have periodontal disease. In addition, the consumption of tobacco and alcohol severely affects dental health. According to the College, there are 456.000 smokers in the Canary Islands and 783.000 Canarians who regularly consume alcohol.
For these reasons, it is really important to take care of our dental health. However, visits to a dentist are often expensive. According to a survey carried out by the Spanish Dental Federation and the General Council of Dentists, 34% of those surveyed believe that the crisis has influenced a lot or quite a bit when it comes to going to the dentist.
In this sense, companies Health insurance They offer different coverages depending on our needs and interests. If the use of dental services is frequent, it would be worth considering contracting dental insurance that covers our needs in terms of oral health.
What does dental insurance basically cover?
Dental insurance has as a fundamental guarantee the provision of odontostomatological services. This includes general and preventive dentistry, dental and periodontal surgery, and radiology. In addition, other odontostomatological services are offered at reduced prices with a franchise, that is, the insured pays a predetermined amount to make use of a specific coverage.
What should be taken into account when hiring dental insurance?
- will you have access to dental services included in the basic package of guarantees. In general, the following would be covered: consultations, diagnostic tests and periodic cleanings
- You will be able to access additional services such as a surgical intervention or extraction of pieces can be obtained for a price lower than the market price, up to a 40% discount in some cases.
- If you already have health insurance, or are interested in having general health insurance, these usually offer the possibility of including dental coverage.
- Prices usually vary depending on where the insurance is contracted. It is important to see the clinics and specialists offered by insurance companies in their medical charts.
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