There are people that do not receive dental insurance benefits though their employers.  For those people they have to buy their own dental insurance plan for themselves and their family.

Sadly buying a dental insurance plan often gets put off until there are larger dental issues that need to be address.  When that happens they are left trying to find a dental insurance plan that can help with their dental needs right away.  (Even though many plans do come with waiting periods.)  Another issue is knowing whether or not the dental plan will provide cover the dental care services needed and to what extent.

Try and see a dentist for a consult and treatment plan before buying dental insurance.  That way you can shop for the best dental insurance plan that provides coverages for the dental care services suggested to you. Otherwise try buying a dental insurance plan that fits what your feel is your current dental needs the best.