The Importance of Dental Insurance
Dental insurance is an important tool. It helps ensure the health of your teeth, as well as your overall health and it can potentially save you time and money. How so? Let’s break it down.
Healthy Teeth
Most dental insurance plans cover preventative care. Visiting the dentist for routine cleanings and exams can help detect issues such as cavities or gum disease before they escalate. More than 42% of adults over the age of 30 have some form of gum disease, and don’t know it. It’s important to have access to care to eliminate problems and/or minimalize progression.
Overall Health
A routine dental exam doesn’t just help detect issues with your teeth. Research shows that over 90 percent of systemic diseases have oral indicators such as swollen gums or dry mouth. Dentists can spot symptoms of heart disease, oral cancer, diabetes and more. Early diagnosis of these diseases can hopefully help reduce medical costs and emergency care.
Saving Time and Money
Research shows that American adults miss more than 243 million hours of productivity time yearly due to oral health problems. Who wants to spend a personal day stuck in an office with tooth pain? Utilizing your dental insurance can minimize the risk of a dental emergency, potentially saving you the time and cost of an expensive procedure.
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About the Author
Matthew Cuomo
Matt started at VBA in April 2015 with over 13 years of experience in the insurance industry. Before joining our team, he was a producer for Huntington Insurance and Rodgers Insurance Group. Matt received his Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Duquesne University.
As the Vice President of Sales and Sales Support for VBA, Matt oversees the sales and sales support team and is responsible for new business generation, retention and growth. Matt developed and now teaches continuing education courses about the vision health industry.
Among his colleagues, Matt is a respected leader and is known for being a great multi-tasker and always looking out for everyone’s best interest.
Matt is a Pittsburgh native and resides in McCandless with his wife, two children and dog, Minnie. When he isn’t busy helping VBA grow and develop, he enjoys coaching t-ball, playing golf and reading about early American history.