Dental Issues Covered by Health Insurance

[JaniceSW]

After undergoing two plus years of dental issues which included surgeries and MUCHO out-of-pocket expense, I am certainly puzzled as to why dental problems are not considered a health issue.  If insurance regulators and others in such positions were to go a full month without teeth or with major dental issues that needed complex care, they certainly would include dental under regular health insurance.  The affect of dental problems is far reaching...eating, speech, and self concept.  Talk to anybody who has gone without teeth, only partial teeth, or had cosmetic or pain issues regarding their teeth, and they would be able to explain how important teeth are to our overall health and well-being!!!!

[nannycoe1]

I think dental health should be included in regular health care also.

[ktheodos]

I'm struggling with the same thing...I might need a gum graft...$5000ish procedure of which only like $1000 is covered under insurance....

[moonangel]

i have never understood why there are so many different prices for one procedure . i have always thought that it should be one price not based on how good my insurance is

[mrisha]

Dental issues is money falling from Dentist. My Dentist had to remove a crown because of decay under it.  They then asked if I wanted a flipper. I had no idea what it was and it cost me $500 bucks and I can't chew with it while in my mouth.  What a rip off.

[Nancy5]

I don't understand why dental procedures are not covered.  They are health issues if you let them go.

[darkxtsuna]

Well my Health insurance covers mostly all my Dental problems that's just me though.

[pressman]

I had dental insurance dropped it was paying more for premium than going to dentist

[hkckk5]

I'm in my 60's and I have had 3 different insurance policies for dental. I don't think any of them were that great. Sad that dental insurance does not pay better !!

[snuggleycutejc]

I have learned that teeth, is connected to everything. You can have heart, lung, nerve, and kidney damage. everything include the feet and hair too.

[elvisdo]

This is puzzling to me as well. It should all be including under healthcare.

[monnee]

Health insurance should cover dental too.

[ancmetro]

   
   Get "free basic dental services" at Google: "Mission of Mercy" or contact your local American Dental Association. It is that simple!

[dogsleash]

i agree dental should be along with health care but no one will listen.