Some of these facts are astounding! I have copied some of them here, and a link to the article is below. Check out the stat about 40% of dental costs were paid out of pocket compared to 17% for medical care! Does that make you think of what you are actually paying premiums for? We have an alternative... call today to inquire! 417.887.4021 lifestyledental.net Financing Dental Care • In 2009, the total dental expenses for U.S. children aged 5-17 years were approximately $20 billion, accounting for 17.7% of all health-care expenses among this age group. • Approximately 40% of dental costs were paid out of pocket, compared with 17% for medical care. • Approximately one fourth of U.S. children do not have dental insurance (private or public). • The types of services covered by dental insurance vary widely by plan, but typically have higher copayments and lower annual limits than services covered by medical insurance. Dental Usage • Less than half of children aged under 21 years (43.8%) used dental care in 2009 and only 14.2% of children aged under 21 years received a preventive dental service (such as topical fluoride, sealants, or both)
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