TRS-Care Dental
insured by
MetLife with PDP Plus network
Dental insurance makes it easy to go to the dentist by minimizing out-of-pocket costs1 for routine dental checkups, expensive procedures and most things in between.
Oral Health Library
Your oral health is an important part of your overall health.
MetLife’s Oral Health Library includes articles and tools that can help you learn more about the importance of your oral health as it relates to your overall health.
Did you know?
- Tobacco use causes an increased level of calculus (hardened plaque) to form on teeth, which can lead to tooth decay and gum disease.2
- Studies suggest that a diet low in fruits and vegetables may be linked to an increased risk of cancers of the oral cavity.3
- Pregnancy can increase the risk of oral health problems like cavities and gum disease. Seeing your dentist during pregnancy for a routine checkup is important for your dental health.4
For more information and tools, visit MetLife's Oral Health Library at oralfitnesslibrary.com
1 Savings from enrolling in a dental benefits plan will depend on various factors, including the cost of the plan, how often participants visit a dentist and the cost of services rendered.
2 Gum disease risk factors. American Academy of Periodontology website. http://www.perio.org/consumer/risk-factors.
3 American Cancer Society, “Risk Factors for Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancers”, https://www.cancer.org/cancer/oral-cavityand-oropharyngeal-cancer/causes-risks-prevention/risk-factors.html.
4 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Pregnancy and Oral Health”, https://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/publications/features/pregnancy-and-oral-health.html. Accessed May 2022.
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This information is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for obtaining medical or dental advice for specific medical or dental conditions or other advice from your dentists or doctors. By making this information available to you, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and its affiliates (collectively, “MetLife”) is not engaged in rendering any such advice. Insofar as the information provided is from third parties, it has no association whatsoever with MetLife, unless expressly stated.