My dental plan at work covers a couple of cleanings a year. I pay for a third cleaning out of pocket - it isn’t that expensive and there’s evidence that gum disease and inflammation can trigger heart disease. Cheaper than paying for a stent or a bypass later.
>> I pay for a third cleaning out of pocket
I do quarterly cleanings and I pay out of pocket for all of them. I agree with you, it’s money well spent; oral health impacts whole body health, as you point out.
Plus, with four annual professional cleanings, I don’t need to brush or floss.
(j/k)
Strange as it seems, evidence shows daily flossing and preventing gum disease can add seven years to your life. Gum disease and chronic inflammation is a key contributor to many health problems, especially atherosclerosis.
I made this part of a presentation I made to a management team 20 years ago. We made many changes in our benefits spend to have more focus on preventative care and wellness.
“...there’s evidence that gum disease and inflammation can trigger heart disease.”
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True, that, and I learned this from my dog’s Veterinarian!
Gratefully, my dental insurer recently covered THREE cleanings each year...