Virginia dental insurance for kids, When should you get dental/vision insurance for kids
Virginia dental insurance for kids, When should you get dental/vision insurance for kids: At what age should you include your kids on your dental, vision insurance ? I have a 3 yr old but I do not have her currently added to my dental insurance benefits that I get though work. I also do not have vision insurance so I am sure where to get that.
I am thinking it is still to early for her to get dental cleaning and check ups ? I am not sure about vision but I do get limited care for that under our current medical. Looking for good advise on if I still have time to worry about all this or should I be adding her on to my dental plan and getting vision insurance.
Wednesday, Feb. 9th 2011 9:48 AM at 9:48 am
My advise would be to add your children to your current dental plan you get though your job. Children should see a dentist by the time the either cut their first tooth or when they are one.
Some people take their children to see a dentist later but it been suggested the sooner the better. Since you do have dental insurance adding your children now is a good idea.
As for vision I suggest reviewing the visions plans that are offer on BestVisionPlans.com. They offer vision insurance in most states.
Wednesday, Feb. 9th 2011 9:59 AM at 9:59 am
It use to be advise that a child should see a dentist by the age of two but I have been reading now it is even sooner at age one.
I did not take my son to see the dentist until he was three and I was really upset to find out that he had to have four fillings. So I agree the sooner the better. It is no fun being told that your child has cavities.
For Vision we have a plan called VSP my husband found it so I am not sure where but I did check the web site the last reply stated and they do offer the VSP at least in my zip. If it there for you I would say it is a good plan and you may wnat to check it out for yourself.
Wednesday, Feb. 9th 2011 10:02 AM at 10:02 am
I think you should add your daughter to your dental plan. At three she has all her teeth and it is important to maintaing good oral health care even on baby teeth. I know some people that do not take their kids into see the dentist until they were five but I really feel personally that is just too old and causing risk to dental care.