Dental and vision care encompass both oral and vision health as well as total healthcare. In this article we will discuss both healthcare aspects and why we think dental and vision insurance is a good idea for most people.
Dental and Vision Health links to Overall Health
Here at Georgia Health Insurance, we are advocates for dental and vision insurance, and our argument is simple:
- Regular dental and vision care are integral to not only your dental and vision health, but they both play a large roll in your overall health. Dental health is particularly being linked to more and more health conditions such as alzheimers.
- If you have dental and vision insurance, you are much more likely to receive dental and vision care. This will improve not only your oral and vision health, but it will also improve your total health.
Whether you are an employer who wants to ensure your workforce remains healthy or an individual looking to care for your family’s health; dental and vision care can not be ignored. There are TONS of diseases that have links to both dental and vision health or issues that routine dental and vision care will help discover.
Dental health has been linked to cardiovascular disease, pregnancy and birth complications, pneumonia, diabetes, osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s disease (https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/dental/art-20047475). A Dentist can detect more than 120 non-dental diseases that may indicate other health problems you may have unknowingly.
Regular vision care can help catch several other healthcare issues early. Commonly, blood clots can be detected during a vision exam and can allow you to receive treatment before you have a stroke. Additionally, vision exams can help diagnose sickle cell disease, thyroid disorders, cancer, arthritis, multiple sclerosis and tumors (https://www.cdc.gov/visionhealth/healthyvisionmonth/index.htm).
Dental Health
Regular cleanings will help keep your teeth healthy. Even if your teeth appear healthy, according to the Center for Disease Control 27 percent of adults ages 20 to 64 have untreated tooth decay (https://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/conditions/index.html). Seeing a dentist will help keep your healthy-looking teeth actually healthy.
Dental Insurance provides you with the ability to have a stable dental office, so you aren’t constantly shopping around for the cheapest price. You can find a doctor not based solely on price but on the quality of their work.
Being proactive about your dental health will assist in maintaining healthy teeth, gums and tongue. Achieving a beautiful, healthy smile is worth the dental coverage.
Vision Health
Your eyes are the window to the world and they are very valuable. Your vision changes as you mature in age. Generally, your vision is healthy as a young adult, but this doesn’t negate your need to take care of your eyes. Practicing good health habits now will preserve your quality of vision. You should schedule an annual eye exam to keep your prescriptions up-to-date and avoid long-term damage.
In the natural aging process, preventative measures are vital to maintaining healthy. Monitoring your vision can reduce the risk of lasting age-related eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma and oracular degeneration. Taking action in the early stages always helps.
We can take care of our eyes with proper sleep, moderate screen time at a low brightness, and healthy eating. A routine visit to your Optometrist can help you preserve your sight. Vision insurance allows you to escape the high cost of out of pocket prices for eye exams, glasses, contact lenses and much more.
Proper vision coverage can offset the cost and worry of your eye’s health. Some vision insurance carriers have very comprehensive sites with tips on the best care for your eyes and ways to find an eye doctor near year you.
Cash Payment vs Insurance
Paying in cash is an option but it can be a pricey option, especially during emergencies. Having a dental insurance plan would save you from having to wait in pain until you’re able to get up all the funds for your relief.
We shouldn’t wait until we’re in pain before we see a dentist, but we tend to not take our preventative measures seriously until it’s a little too late. Having dental insurance can be a safety net for those big issues we have left neglected.
The security of having coverage in those unexpected incidents when you need it most is comforting. Knowing that a broken tooth won’t break your bank is reassuring.
Georgia Health Insurance is Here to Help!
We help both employers and individual choose the best dental and vision insurance. There are a wide range of dental and vision insurance options, some can even mean the difference between being able to be seen now or having to wait a year! It is very important that you have someone who knows the ins and outs of the plans and can help you get the best coverage for your money.
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