Do you really need dental insurance?

Good dental care is important for your health and appearance throughout your whole life. Accidents can cause you to have to pay large dental bills, but even checkups may result in the discovery of poor dental health that needs immediate attention. Dental insurance takes that weight off your mind, knowing that you will not have to pay large dental expenses out of the blue, and knowing that your dental health care is in safe hands.

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HSA's Dental Plan will help put you in control of the cost of visiting the dentist. The plan includes cover for regular check-ups or scaling and polishing, as well as for treatments such as fillings or crowns. Plus you are insured for unforeseen costs from dental accidents and emergencies.

Take advantage of our special offer - Your first month is FREE when you join the HSA Dental Plan before 31 May 2009, saving you up to £21.

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Choosing the right dental insurance for you

The best way to find the right dental insurance policy for you is to use our dental insurance feature comparison table, which includes the main features and prices of all the major dental insurance policies.

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Latest Dental Health and Dental Insurance Related News

Dentist introduces animals into his practice to help alleviate patient anxiety

January 2nd, 2009

Dentists traditionally work in a clinical environment where the only species from the natural world are neatly displayed in a colourful aquarium.

That was until Herbrandston dentist Dr Mark Boulcott introduced an assortment of animals to his patients, including his latest addition, Matilda the pot-bellied pig.

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From: Western Telegraph.

Dental insurance for dental implants

June 25th, 2008

Gemma asks,

Do you have names of any companies covering implants?
I have been told I may need some in the future.

Many thanks

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My son is 14 and may need braces. Will the insurance cover this?

June 25th, 2008

This is a question we get a lot. Will dental insurance cover orthodontic procedures such as having braces fitted? The answer is usually no. The fitting of braces is often considered as an ‘elective treatment’, meaning it is not essential and may only be required for cosmetic reasons.

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Are there any dental insurers that cover orthodontic procedures?

May 15th, 2008

Charlotte asks,

I am wondering if there is an insurance company that covers orthodontic procedures. I have not been able to find one, so any help would be much appreciated. Thanks

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Dentists offering Botox alongside fillings

May 6th, 2008

A growing number of dentists who have left the NHS are setting up lucrative sidelines in beauty treatment, offering Botox injections alongside fillings and check-ups.

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NHS dental work put out to tender

April 30th, 2008

Private dentists are to be invited to tender for NHS work in Northern Ireland.

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Rhodri backs brushing off the VAT on fluoride toothpaste

April 28th, 2008

A WELSH campaign to scrap VAT on fluoride toothpaste has won the backing of First Minister Rhodri Morgan. It is hoped that the Welsh Assembly Government will now put pressure on Chancellor Alistair Darling to remove the 17.5% tax.

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Green Party: Keep fluoride out of water

April 28th, 2008

THE Green Party is campaigning against the addition of flouride to water supplies and is the only party pledging to prevent it from happening.

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Polish dentists move in to fill NHS gap

April 22nd, 2008

IT’S a sign of the times, showing the names of the dentists practising at a surgery.

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Dental floss-up puts bite on Boots

April 21st, 2008

THOSE BRITS who had or have dental insurance plans with Boots the Chemist have just been informed that their personal data might have fallen into the wrong hands.

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