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Orthodontics can improve overall oral health, as well as the appearance of one’s teeth and face. Sometimes orthodontics are necessary for patients who are unable to reach areas of their teeth to keep them clean, or in other cases, to allow for room for new teeth to grow in. Individuals looking into orthodontics should make sure their dental insurance will cover it. Depending on the plan and provider, coverage costs can vary dramatically. Some types of affordable dental insurance cover a large percentage of orthodontic applications, while others cover a small portion of the cost, if that. Is it possible to purchase cheap dental insurance that helps toward the cost of orthodontics? The answer to this question is simple—any coverage for orthodontics is better than none at all. As you browse our dental plans and premiums, be sure to check specifically for orthodontics coverage under each. Read the articles below to learn more about orthodontic applications and procedures.

The number of orthodontics wearers is surging

04/15/2006
So in her late 30s she had metal braces cemented onto her bottom teeth for 16 months. "It was a little overwhelming at first," Solomon says. "But it's so worth it. Your smile is the first thing people notice." Solomon is part of the ever-expanding population having orthodontic work. Braces have long been a right of passage into the teenage years. But in the past 15 years the number of people undergoing treatment has steadily increased. A significant portion of that population is made up of adults. The number of adults receiving treatment increased 25 percent from 1996 to 2004, according to the American Association of Orthodontics.

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