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What will affect my premium in future?
Premiums will always rise in line with general inflation - however there are a number of other factors that will affect the cost of your dental insurance:
- New dental practices and treatments are always becoming available involving new drugs and technology, costing the dental industry more and therefore affecting your premiums.
- Dental insurance premiums rise on an annual basis in line with Medical Inflation.
- Government legislation affects premiums particularly if tax incentives to medical and dental insurance plans are either included or excluded.
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- How do I buy dental insurance?
- You can buy private medical insurance from a variety of sources, normally through the same companies or brokers who provide private medical insurance.
- What is covered by dental insurance?
- Dental insurance is designed for people aged over 18 that cannot get free NHS dental treatment. The following incidences are generally covered:
- Can dental insurance be incorporated into my private medical insurance policy?
- You will be able to get dental treatment cover within your private medical insurance policy, as long as you are prepared to get a higher level of cover and naturally, pay more than the standard amount.
- I need treatment but only took out the policy a few weeks ago - can I make a claim?
- It is an industry standard for dental insurance companies to deny you full cover for the first 3 months of your insurance plan.
- What do I do if I have a complaint?
- If you have a problem with any part of your cover then the first course of action is to speak to your insurer or your broker.
Frequently Asked Questions related to the above topic.
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- What exactly is dental insurance?
- How do I buy dental insurance?
- How does dental insurance work?
- What is covered by dental insurance?
- What is not covered by dental insurance?
- How can I pay my dental insurance premiums?
- Can dental insurance be incorporated into my private medical insurance policy?
- What are the different levels of cover available to me?
- What happens if I have a dental emergency?
- Who do I ask for advice on where to buy my dental insurance?
- How do I make a claim?
- I need treatment but only took out the policy a few weeks ago - can I make a claim?
- How long does it take to settle a dental insurance claim?
- If I don't make any claims on my dental insurance policy, will I get a discount?
- Is there a maximum payout per year?
- Do dental insurers offer a money-back guarantee?
- Does it make any difference if I buy my dental insurance through a broker?
- How is dental insurance regulated?
- What do I do if I have a complaint?





