Kids and Dental Health – BCBSNC Dental Blue
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016Recently my ten-year old son had an accident on the playground and broke his two front teeth. I had no idea what to expect, but luckily our dental insurance covered most of the cost for an emergency exam, X-rays and bonding. What could have been a huge expense wound up being almost minimal, but that experience got me thinking about the importance of dental coverage for kids.
First and foremost, I realized that having an established relationship with a dentist is surprisingly important for young children. The day my son broke his teeth, he was scared, but the fact that he has been seeing our dentist bi-annually for the last few years made a huge difference in his comfort level and security. A Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC dental plan covers the cost of preventive care dental visits at 100%, making it easy and affordable for you to establish that relationship. Children can be on a family plan or a stand-alone individual plan. Further, if you are on a family plan and insuring more than two family members, additional members are covered with no increase to your monthly premium. That’s a good deal for growing families! (more…)