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Dental Insurance

Tartar build-up, cavities, gingivitis, gum disease…

These are just some of the many dental and oral hygienic problems that can result from a lack of regular dental care.

Unfortunately, because Medicare does not cover dental check-ups in most provinces, many Canadians without supplemental dental insurance spend years without a dentist visit. This is problematic because lack of dental care can cause serious damage to one’s health.

A visit to the dentist can be expensive and often unaffordable for many individuals and families. Without supplemental dental insurance, the average out-of-pocket costs for dental procedures in Canada are as follows:

Cleanings: $90-$200
X-rays: $150-$250
Fillings: $50-$150
Root Canals: $800-$1200
Other Oral Surgery: $1000+

For a family with two children and two adults, the price of a regular dentist visit (cleanings) can cost anywhere between $360 and $600.

These prices also mislead many people to think that dental care is a luxury. This is a false misconception. Dental care is just as necessary and important for your health as regular doctor check-ups are.

Supplemental dental insurance allows you to receive the proper dental care you need without worrying about the cost.

Being a part of a supplemental health insurance plan also allows you to take the preventative measures necessary to ensure that you and your family members will not require serious dental work in the future.

Such preventative measures include regular dental cleanings at least once per year, fluoride treatments to keep your teeth strong and healthy, and x-rays to make sure that there are no undetected problems with your teeth.