My insurance was billed over $150,000.00 for my cancer and it drained my health savings account to pay my deductible and out-of-pocket expenses to treat my cancer. Insurance coverage for dental care is often limited, and typically only covers treating existing issues rather than preventive measures. As a result, many Americans are walking around with an undetected infection in their mouth due to a lack of resources and financial concerns. This can lead to advanced stages of dental disease before the symptoms become noticeable. These findings highlight the need for more comprehensive coverage of dental care. In this episode, we will talk more about Dental Insurance and your Oral Health.
Insurance has become a financial gamble for many Americans, with taxes and insurance premiums taking up most of their income. This can lead to people feeling unable to utilize their coverage because of deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses. The current system is broken, causing people to struggle financially just to maintain their health.
Key Takeaways:
-When you have an infection in your mouth you generally do not feel pain until the disease has progressed.
-85% of our population has some form of gum disease and dental insurance does not even have a code to cover those cleanings.
-Disease starts with how you breathe and what you put in your mouth.
-Doctors will not make you healthy. Drugs will not fix the root cause they may mask the pain or manage the symptoms. The choices you make will determine your fate, good or bad.