{"id":7953,"date":"2016-08-09T08:32:18","date_gmt":"2016-08-09T12:32:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/?p=7953"},"modified":"2016-09-14T08:34:30","modified_gmt":"2016-09-14T12:34:30","slug":"bcbsnc-dental-insurance-over-age-65","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/2016\/08\/bcbsnc-dental-insurance-over-age-65\/","title":{"rendered":"BCBSNC Dental Insurance over Age 65"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/bigstock-Seniors-Couple-8582008-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Seniors Couple\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/bigstock-Seniors-Couple-8582008-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/bigstock-Seniors-Couple-8582008-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/bigstock-Seniors-Couple-8582008.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \>Are you looking for<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\" target=\"_blank\"> BCBSNC Dental Insurance<\/a> and are over Age 65?\u00a0 Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina has you covered!<\/p>\n<p>Medical experts have linked periodontal (gum) disease to stroke, heart disease, diabetes and other critical health issues. In fact, nearly 75 percent of American adults have some form of periodontal disease. With proper daily dental care, however, regular dental checkups can help detect, prevent and treat gum disease and related disorders. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/apply\/?product=DentalBlue\" target=\"_blank\">Choose Dental Blue for Seniors<\/a> and you can take a big step toward protecting your overall health.<\/p>\n<p>With<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/Dental_Blue\/\"> Dental Blue for Seniors<\/a>, you\u2019re covered for a broad range of dental services, including routine fillings and extractions, plus major services like crowns, bridges and dentures. Coverage also includes preventive care, such as bite-wing X-rays and fluoride treatments. That means you can get checkups and cleanings twice per benefit period, which ultimately supports better oral health. \u00a0In addition, there are no waiting periods for cleanings, routine oral exams and other diagnostic and preventive services.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Having proper dental care is an important part of taking care of your health and a Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC dental plan can help you do just that! \u00a0For more information on North Carolina insurance coverage, please visit our website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.nchealthplans.com <\/a>or call our toll free number 888-765-5400 and speak with one of our experienced and professional agents.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking for BCBSNC Dental Insurance and are over Age 65?\u00a0 Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina has you covered! Medical experts have linked periodontal (gum) disease to stroke, heart disease, diabetes and other critical health issues. In fact, nearly 75 percent of American adults have some form of periodontal disease. 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