This dental network provides members with discounts of 15% to 50%* on dental services at over 120,000 available dental practice locations nationwide in most instances. Members simply present their card bearing the Aetna Dental Access® logo, along with payment in full of the discounted fee, for immediate savings at the time services are rendered. Members will want to utilize their card and enjoy the savings time and time again.
Dental Care Highlights
- In most instances, members may save 15% to 50%* on services from general dentistry and cleanings to root canals, crowns and orthodontia.
- Over 120,000* dental practice locations.
- Save on routine dental services such as x-rays and fillings.
- Save on specialty care such as orthodontics and periodontics where available.
Teeth Whitening Kits from Bright and White, Inc.
- Save 75% on professional teeth whitening kits.
- Custom-made tray from personal impressions.
- No Dental Visits.
- Direct to you by Priority Mail.
- Bleaching gel is great for sensitive teeth.
Dental Care Statistics
According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, about half of all seniors 65 and older have been to the dentist within the past year. 23% of seniors 65 and older have not been to the dentist in the last 5 years. -- February, 2009.
Overall, 44% of adults 18 years of age and over last contacted a dentist or other dental health professional within the previous 6 months; 18% more than 6 months ago, but not more than 1 year ago; 13% more than 1 year ago, but not more than 2 years ago; 12% more than 2 years ago, but not more than 5 years ago; and 12% last contacted a dentist or other dental health professional more than 5 years ago. One percent of adults had never contacted a dentist or other dental health professional. – CDC Summary of Health Statistics, 2007
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that all children get a check-up with an orthodontic specialist no later than age 7. -- American Association of Orthodontists, 2008
One in 5 orthodontic patients is an adult, age 18 or older. 63% of adult orthodontic patients are female. -- American Association of Orthodontists, 2008
The majority of orthodontic patients begin treatment between ages 9 and 14. -- American Association of Orthodontists, 2008
63% of adult patients are female. 59% of patients through age 17 are female. This reflects a change from surveys from 1989 forward, which consistently found that 70% of adult patients were female and 60% of patients through age 17 were female. Observation: more males are seeking orthodontic treatment. -- American Association of Orthodontists, 2008
Only 59% of all new patients have dental insurance that includes orthodontic benefits. -- American Association of Orthodontists, 2008
It is estimated that between 50 and 75% of the population could benefit from orthodontic treatment. -- American Association of Orthodontists, 2008
Most orthodontic treatment lasts from 12 to 36 months, with 24 months being average. -- American Association of Orthodontists, 2008
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