Health insurance costs more but covers more for medical issues, while dental insurance is cheaper but doesn’t cover as many costs. Find out more about how these coverages compare.

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Many people assume coverage for teeth works the same as other insurance. It doesn’t. By Erica Sweeney Imagine you go to the dentist with an achy tooth. They say you need a root canal and a crown, ...

They say that the eyes are the windows to the soul. That might be true, but your oral health is a window to your overall health. Your teeth, gums and mouth can provide important clues about your ...

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A basic cleaning and exam is already enough to wince at-without insurance, it often lands around $100-$200. The reason your total jumps way past that? Add-ons that sound harmless in the chair but hit ...

Along with brushing and flossing, good dental insurance goes a long way towards keeping your teeth healthy. Since 2016, Money’s editorial team has spent thousands of hours researching and vetting the ...