Newborns, At what age should I enroll my child in dental insurance – Online Dental Insurance
Question: My husband and I just had our son seven weeks ago. He is current on our major medical, but our dental is separate. Since he has no teeth yet, I see no point in adding him to our dental insurance plan. At what point would it typically make sense to do so?
Answer: When you add your son to your dental plan, it can depend on a few factors. For example, some pediatric dentists want to see your child as young as one year old to check their gums/whatever teeth they may have. More and more pediatric dentists say a baby should see a dentist at the sign of their first tooth, which can be as soon as six to eight months of age. Also, check with your dental insurance plan. Confirm if there are any waiting periods that would affect the dental services provided for your son since he would be newly added to the plan. If so, add him sooner rather than later to burn down his waiting periods. Finally, be mindful of those enrollment windows and take advantage of them. If you or your wife are forgetful in any way, the peace of mind is worth the incremental cost.
