Health insurance with dentistry

Teeth also get tired

Teeth are like any other part of our body. Over the years they lose their vitality and can deteriorate. However, there are some behaviors, such as the consumption of sugar, tobacco or poor oral hygiene, which increase the risk of tooth decay and the formation of tartar and plaque.

Therefore, it is very important that tooth and mouth checks are integrated into regular healthcare. And be careful: maintaining careful oral hygiene is not enough. There are some procedures, such as periodically removing tartar and plaque or identifying a gum or enamel problem, that are essential and that only a dentist or oral hygienist can perform.

Teeth can be a warning sign

A visit to the dentist is much more than seeing the condition of your canines, incisors, molars and so on. The doctor will check your mouth – which includes your teeth, gums, tongue and bite – and make sure everything is in order. In addition to usual care, a regular visit to the dentist is used to evaluate the first signs of oral cancer, diabetes or deficiency of a vitamin whose deficiency must be compensated. And we already know that the earlier these problems are diagnosed, the more effective the treatment will be.

Prevention saves money: use your AdvanceCare health insurance

As in many other situations, prevention is better than intervention. Regular medical care prevents deterioration of the teeth. And this will impact your health and your wallet. If a visit to the dentist costs 50 euros, extracting a tooth costs around 120 euros.

Regular appointments and routine treatments are much cheaper than an emergency response to an infection or other more serious problem.

Over 30% of Portuguese who do not go to the dentist justify their decision with the cost of consultations and treatments. Taking out health insurance with the dentist is the solution to this problem and AdvanceCare Saúde or AdvanceCare Saúde Sorriso are the appropriate answers.

Starting from €7 per month you have access to stomatological care available throughout the national territory. The most frequent medical procedures, such as consultations, tests and simple extractions, are free. And if you include your children in the Plan, you won’t pay for fluoride injections or crack sealing.

Pregnancy can be seen in the teeth and gums

The hormonal changes that a pregnant woman is subject to can lead to bleeding gums and toothache. Sometimes the solution is to use a softer brush and limit sweets from the diet.

But there are more complex cases. Therefore it is very important that the pregnancy is also monitored by a dentist. A simple cavity, for example, can cause harm to the baby if the responsible microorganisms infect the fetus.

Or if the pregnant woman has a very bad toothache, the dentist will be able to tell her which medicines are most advisable for her condition.

A beautiful smile is priceless

The most important thing for proper dental care is ensuring quality of life. By preventing your teeth from being damaged, using aesthetic treatments capable of restoring the whiteness and integrity of a smile, you will improve your self-esteem. Forget about your hand in front of your mouth every time you want to laugh and feel more confident and comfortable in everyday life. This is priceless.