If you don’t have a dental plan at work, dental insurance for individuals is an important purchase. Many of us think “oh I’ll worry about it when I get a raise/promotion/that dream job.” Even if you’re barely making more than minimum wage, getting individual dental insurance while you’re young is incredibly important. Here’s why…

Your Teeth Only Get Worse Over Time
If you plan on waiting to get dental insurance, you might as well just save up for some false teeth you can use when you get older. Right now, you can still preserve and protect your teeth. Right now, you can still prevent cavities, cracked and lost teeth. If you are going to wait until after you’ve already lost a few teeth to age, you may as well not bother with dental insurance in the first place.

It Can Be Quite Affordable
Okay so you haven’t “made it” yet, you’re not a millionaire, you’re barely making five figures a year. Well, if you qualify for certain programs, there are insurance plans you can look into that cost you a dollar a month and five dollar co-payments. Not everyone qualifies, but they are out there for people who are just making ends meet.

Dental Health Affects Body Health
Forget cosmetics or even the comfort of having a full set of working teeth. If you have bad teeth, your body health will suffer. People with bad teeth are much more likely to suffer heart disease and even cancer. Cracked, cavity riddled teeth are a lot more likely to carry bacteria than healthy teeth.

The idea that dentists are for the rich is an absurd one, and it’s really too bad that so many people buy into it. We all need healthy teeth, we need to see a dentist when we have a problem. Don’t let the misconception that dentists are too expensive cost you your health.