Guardian to Offer the #1 Requested Service - Cosmetic Teeth Whitening

Guardian now covers cosmetic teeth whitening. In addition to the new teeth-whitening feature (citing the connection between oral health and overall health) Guardian is enhancing its preventive care with increased gum cleanings by expanding the number of periodontal cleanings in its dental plan.

The cosmetic teeth whitening and enhanced gum cleanings complement existing Guardian Group Dental programs including discounts on Xylitol products, coverage for dental implants, adult fluoride treatments and ViziLite^®; Plus oral cancer screenings and a dental account rollover program that allows members to save up their annual maximums for costly procedures as part of its standard coverage.

At this time the insured cosmetic benefit is approved in the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, GA, HI, IA, IL, KS, MA, MI, NE, NJ and RI.

HOW THIS AFFECTS YOU AS AN EMPLOYER
There is an employer cost involved for the cosmetic teeth whitening benefit. The overall pricing for this service can vary quite a bit depending on the combination of dental and cosmetic plan types that are chosen.

Guardian's new plan gives employers the option of offering their employees up to four periodontal maintenance cleanings per year, regardless of medical conditions. Traditionally, a physician's certification that the employee has a disease with a known correlation to periodontal disease is required to qualify for more than 2 to 3 cleanings in a year.

Dental insurance companies usually do not cover cosmetic procedures, but demand from clients and brokers supported Guardian's decision to offer teeth whitening as a covered benefit.

Research shows that dental insurance is a popular benefit and can bolster a company's overall benefits package. There is value in offering cosmetic teeth whitening because it will encourage employees to visit their dentists and seek not only the treatments that will improve the look of their smile, but also their oral health and overall health.

WHAT SHOULD I DO NEXT?
This new dental benefit is available NOW to your employees, so please be sure to forward on the employee version of this eCommunication! If you have any questions regarding how to take advantage of the new benefit from Guardian, please contact Corporate Synergies at 1.866.CSG.1719, or click here to contact us today.

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