Dental Insurance

The Dental health of you and your family is important, so it's worth considering a dental insurance plan to help you pay for the cost of treatment. Dental plans contribute towards, or pay for, the cost of check-up's and treatment, giving you peace of mind and saving you money.

Dental cover is a cost-effective solution which will allow you to choose the dentist you are treated by and give you the choice of opting for NHS or private treatment.

Read our guide to dental insurance

  • Common dental insurance definitions
  • Routine treatment
  • Dental emergencies
  • Serious dental problems
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Our directory of dental insurance providers
Deals and offers from big name companies including WPA, dencover, simplyhealth and more
Go to WPA

Quality dental cover from £9.50 pm plus two months free - direct from WPA. This is a simple and straightforward dental plan from WPA, a leading UK not-for-profit health and dental insurer. You get two choices of cover - NHS or Private that provide cashback for check-ups, hygienist visits or other dental treatment. Buy online or call Freephone 0800 197 8125.

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Go to dencover

Insure your smile today from just £4.99. Choose one of our five levels of cover to immediately protect your smile. We want you to enjoy good oral health and so we cover check-ups, x-rays and scale and polishes from day one of your cover. You also get other great benefits like cover for out of hours emergencies - no more worrying about something happening to your smile on a weekend! We are members of the British Dental Health Foundation and can even help you find a dentist when you need one.

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Go to Simply Health

Cover starts from just £7.50 a month, 1 month free when you join online - The Simplyhealth Dental Plan helps you and your family look after your dental health. You get money back on routine check-ups, maintenance and treatments like fillings, bridges, crowns and dentures. You're covered for emergencies and accidents too.

 Go to Simply Health

This policy generally meets the needs of someone wishing to insure against dental costs

An Introduction to Dental Insurance


Dental insurance is designed to help you look after the dental health of you and your family and can be tailored to give you the best fit solution in terms of the cover level you require.

Here at moneysupermarket.com, we can help you to choose a dental insurance plan by visiting one of the partners in our directory.

What Does a Dental Plan Cover?


Dental plans can usually be arranged to pay out in the event of the policy holder needing standard or emergency dental treatment and should also cover the cost of check-ups.

Cover can be arranged to pay for - or contribute towards - the cost of treatment, whether you are registered with an NHS dentist or a private practice.  For the latter, you would need to take out a private dental insurance policy.

Typical cover should pay out towards; examinations, scale & polish, diagnostic tests (such as X-ray's) and any standard/emergency treatment which is needed by the patient.  The amount paid out by your dental insurance plan will vary depending on the cover level you opt for and claims will be limited to a specified number in any one year.

Why Buy Dental Insurance


UK dental plans are designed to help give you peace of mind when it comes to footing the bill for costly treatment.  Dental insurance can be set up to cover an individual as well as usually being offered for couples and families.

A dental plan allows you to be treated by any dentist, which is particularly important given the shortage of NHS dentists in the UK, and can be tailored to suit your budget and individual needs.

Typical exclusions are likely to be; a 2-3 month period from the start of your dental insurance policy in which you cannot claim, treatment for pre-existing conditions and the cost of any work required during your first check-up if you have not seen a dentist for some time.  For these reasons, it is vital to check the terms and conditions carefully before committing to purchasing your policy.

Guide To Dental Insurance


For more information on choosing the right dental insurance cover for you and your family, please read our guide to dental insurance which contains tips and advice on ensuring you are adequately protected.

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