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Dental Care Help Center

The right dental care can lead to a healthier, happier life. From everyday tips to insurance insights, this page offers resources to help you protect your smile — and your budget.

Dental Care Help Center

The right dental care can lead to a healthier, happier life. From everyday tips to insurance insights, this page offers resources to help you protect your smile — and your budget.

Oral health and aging

Tips for managing medication-related dental issues

Something feels off. Your mouth is dry. Your gums feel tender. You blame age or last night’s dinner — but the real culprit might be in your medicine cabinet.

Learn how common prescriptions could be affecting your smile — and what you can do to protect it.

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Sensitive teeth? What to eat and what to avoid

Having sensitive teeth is a real pain. Find out which foods help and which foods hurt.

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Four ways age can affect your oral health

What can you do to help protect your pearly whites as you age? Check out these tips.

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What is preventive dental care?

This important type of dental care can help you avoide bigger problems later on and help you save money.

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Shopping for dental insurance?

Give one of our friendly agents a call! They’ll listen to your needs and help you decide which coverage is best for you.

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Helping customers since 2016

Understanding dental care

3 factors to consider when choosing a new dentist

Finding the right dentist can make all the difference. From cost and coverage to trust and comfort, here are three key things to look for — plus expert tips from our Director of Customer Service to help you choose with confidence.

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What is a dental network and why should I care?

Dental networks offer big benefits. Here’s why staying in-network can really pay off.

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Common dental procedures: how long do they last?

We’ve heard of procedures like root canals and crowns. But what are they? And how long do they last?

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See your price for dental insurance

Wondering what your plan might cost? Get a personalized quote in just a few steps.

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Making sense of dental insurance

Why you need dental insurance in retirement

As you plan for retirement, don’t forget your dental care. Many people are surprised to learn that dental costs aren’t typically included in traditional health coverage. Without insurance, even routine care can get expensive — and skipping it may lead to bigger issues later.

Learn how dental insurance can help you stay on top of your health and avoid unexpected bills in this new chapter of life.

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Tips for shopping for dental insurance

Not all dental plans are created equal. Before you buy, here’s what to look for to avoid costly surprises.

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Dental insurance vs. dental discount plans

They sound similar — but only one helps pay your bill. Here’s how to tell which one works best for you.

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Dental insurance for seniors

Learn why proper dental care is especially important for this age group.

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Dental insurance for individuals and families

Taking care of your oral health is important at all ages. Learn why you should plan ahead.

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Get this dental health information in one convenient place!

Download the “Guide to Dental Health and Insurance” — it has many of these great articles in ready-to-read format.

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