Dental Insurance Companies

What alternatives do you have when your employer drops dental coverage? When you suddenly need a crown or your child needs overbite correction, few people have the extra cash lying around to cover their needs.

Thankfully, you can buy dental insurance the same way you might buy other kinds of health insurance. And there are quite a few dental insurance companies to choose from. You will discover that a dental insurance plan is much cheaper than other kinds of health insurance.

The most important thing is to understand the kind of coverage you are receiving. One option is to buy dental coverage as a rider to your health care plan. Most preferred provider organizations (PPOs) offer this as an elective option. You may find even better coverage, however, with a dental health maintenance organization (DHMO or DMO). This confusing mouthful simply means that you can get coverage as long as you visit one of the dentists in the insurance group. Your dental insurance company would provide you with a list of the dentists you can visit. There are a few dental insurance companies that will allow you to visit whatever dentists you prefer (Dental Indemnity).

Choosing a dental insurance company takes common sense, hard work, and the patience to read the fine print. Pay attention to the details of the plan you buy and know what it will cover for you. Thankfully, there are a few sites that can helpfully simplify that process for you.

aetna.com

This company provides group insurance to large companies but also offers insurance to individuals. Either way, you can buy dental coverage directly if you don't have it already. The information here is helpful, with clear comparisons between the types of dental coverage. It may be a good idea to start here to get a clear understanding before exploring other companies to find the best coverage.
http://www.aetna.com

dentalplans.com

Once you know what kind of coverage you want, this is one of the best sites for comparison shopping. Here, you can search for all of the plans that are available in your area. This site will also give you a transparent comparison of what various procedures will cost under each plan. Dentalplans.com could hardly be more clear or easier to use.
http://www.dentalplans.com/

bcbs.com

This is a great example of a large PPO insurance company that also offers dental coverage. If you already receive insurance coverage through Blue Cross, Blue Shield, it may be a simple matter to buy a dental rider. Blue Cross, Blue Shield is different in every state and therefore you will have to find your particular state before pursuing more information.
http://www.bcbs.com/