Dental insurance is now offered by 40 percent of small businesses. Dental insurance plans generally cover part or all of the cost of cleaning, X-rays, annual oral exams and fillings. Some plans also cover major items such as crowns and restorative work. Most plans do not cover orthodontics. Typically the more expensive the service, the lower the percentage of coverage.
Example of Dental Coverage
| Type of Service |
Percentage Covered |
| Annual Cleanings |
100% |
| Fillings |
60% |
| Crowns |
50% |
| Orthodontia |
0% |
Dental insurance is now offered by 40 percent of small businesses. Dental insurance plans generally cover part or all of the cost of cleaning, X-rays, annual oral exams and fillings. Some plans also cover major items such as crowns and restorative work. Most plans do not cover orthodontics. Typically the more expensive the service, the lower the percentage of coverage.
Example of Dental Coverage
| Type of Service |
Percentage Covered |
| Annual Cleanings |
100% |
| Fillings |
60% |
| Crowns |
50% |
| Orthodontia |
0% |