With all the traveling, holiday parties, and gifts, it's an understatement to say that many Americans can incur lots of expenses this time of year. If you're one of these people, signing up for healthcare by year's end is probably not your idea of fun. But no one wants to be caught in an emergency situation, so you probably grin and bear it. Today, more people are signing up for health plans now, an annual survey of dental care from 2013 says that 47% of Americans do not have some form of health insurance. This same survey also found that 67% of those uninsured Americans actually had a dental issue that needed help, such as fractured teeth and bleeding gums. So, what gives? Many of these people believe that their savings are worth more than their oral health. A recent post at Medline Plus confirms that this choice mainly comes down to cost:
Yet, without preventive dentistry services, such as cleanings, scaling and root planing, etc., uninsured Americans are setting themselves up for larger out-of-pocket expenses in the future (e.g. dental implants). So what can you do to save money? First you should check with your employer for dental benefits. If you do have some benefits, then make sure you choose a dentist that is in your company's network. Another way to save money is to obviously practice good hygiene. If you are lax about brushing and flossing, now's the time to step it up. If you know that you are in pretty good health, make sure you aren't buying a plan that doesn't suit your needs. While some plans cover basic and major procedures, you may only need a plan that covers an annual exam and some x-rays. US News has some more great tips to save money:
You shouldn't have to juggle your expenses and your health--and it's too bad that lots of Americans have to. However, there are definitely options if you do a little research.
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