Sponsored by Alpha Dental Plan.
Brent Troxell of Alpha Dental sat with Idaho Today host Mellisa Paul to discuss the best investment you can make: your teeth. The facts are that about 84 million Americans did not see a dentist last year because it was too expensive. In fact, over 30% of us don’t have dental benefits at all.
It's a fact that taking care of your oral health prevents tooth loss due to gum disease or decay. The American College of Prosthodontists estimates that 173 million Americans are missing one tooth, and more than 40 million are missing all of their teeth. Losing even one tooth can cause the rest of the teeth to shift, increasing the risk of further decay and potential bone loss, and even facial structure changes that make you look older.
And more importantly, tooth loss is also associated with a shorter lifespan. Evidence shows that people who have all or most of their natural teeth at age 70 live longer than those with fewer than 20 of their natural teeth left. [source: https://www.dentalhealth.org/healthysmile ]
Alpha Dental is a small investment with a big payoff. Over 70 dental offices across the Treasure Valley accept the Alpha Dental Plan. Some employers offer this dental plan, but you can sign up regardless.
Their plans offer quality dental care – when and how you want it. They got their start in 1990, providing plans to employers. But then they saw a growing number of people who needed a simple and flexible dental plan option that wasn’t tied to their job or an annual contract.
Now, Alpha Dental has expanded to a national network of trusted, local dentists. And created a monthly membership structure that’s affordable. Today, you’ll find Alpha dentists and members in communities across America. Sign up whenever needed and see a dentist as much as you need.
Visit: https://www.alphadentalplan.com/