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Dental insurance makes it easy to go to the dentist by minimizing out-of-pocket costs for routine dental check-ups, expensive procedures and most things in between.
Dental insurance
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Keep your smile and your bank account healthy
- Whether you’re in need of routine cleanings, braces or a filling, a solid dental plan makes it easier for you to protect your smile and your budget.1
- Routine visits to the dentist help prevent costly dental bills later on, as well as problems linked to medical conditions like diabetes or heart disease.2
- If you have a choice of plans, consider your oral health needs and ability to pay for unexpected major services like a crown.
- If you have children, consider more comprehensive coverage for less out-of-pocket costs, as well as an option for braces.
Dental problems can be unpredictable and expensive. For example, did you know that a crown can cost up to $1,443? 3
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1 Savings from enrolling in a dental benefits program will depend on various factors, including the cost of the program, how often members visit a dentist and the cost of services rendered.
2 American Dental Association; Dentists: "Doctors of Oral Health", American Dental Association, Chicago, IL.
http://www.ada.org/en/about-the-ada/dentists-doctors-of-oral-health. Accessed February 4, 2025.
3 Based on MetLife data for a crown (D2740) in ZIP code 19151. This example is used for informational purposes only. Fees in your area may be different.
Like most group benefit programs, benefit programs offered by MetLife and its affiliates contain certain exclusions, exceptions, reductions, limitations, waiting periods and terms for keeping them in force. You may be financially responsible for copayments, deductibles, or any other amounts in excess of those MetLife is required to pay for covered services as described in your dental certificate and/or policy. Ask your MetLife representative for costs and complete details.