Beacon Dentistry offers a savings plan for high-quality, affordable care for seniors

Accessible care for seniors who enroll in Medicare benefits

Weatherford, Texas, October 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Active October 15, Medicare open enrollment will begin. Millions of elderly people in TEXAS will once again face the challenge of finding the right Medicare coverage, including having to decide between Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage plans. While the main focus will be on medical and prescription coverage, it is important not to ignore the potential impact of dental coverage.

Most Medicare participants do not realize that the program does not cover routine, preventive dental procedures that are critical to longevity and overall health. Currently, Medicare benefits only apply to surgical dental procedures performed in hospitals. As a result, seniors must either pay for dental services completely out of pocket or try to find a Medicare supplement that provides high-quality, affordable, and accessible dental care.

Unfortunately, this is extremely difficult. Most Medicare dental supplements are low-cost and poorly designed. In addition, these plans have very limited networks of inexperienced dentists.

“We understand the challenges seniors face in this situation, which is one reason why we offer Beacon Dental Savings Plans,” commented Dr. Thomas Novak. He continued, “We make it easy to find experienced and knowledgeable dentists and provide the care seniors need at a rate they can afford. Our plans allow these patients to enjoy friendly, personalized care for one fee stable and low monthly.”

Furthermore, the negative impact of poor dental care on the general health of the elderly can be significant. A number of statistics tell the story:

• Only 29% of seniors have dental coverage.
• 1 in 5 adults age 65 and older have no natural teeth left, and complete tooth loss becomes twice as common by age 75.
• People who still have 20 or more teeth at age 70 are much more likely to live longer than those with fewer teeth.
• 70% of adults over 65 have advanced periodontitis. This is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults.
• IN TEXASnearly 4 million senior citizens struggle with periodontal disease – a disease that has been strongly linked to heart disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes and other serious conditions.

While dental membership plans have been around for more than 20 years, most patients are unaware of this option. At the same time, ease of use and registration are two of the most significant benefits. Other facts to know about Beacon Dental Savings Plans include:

• Between 2 and 4 dental cleanings per year included at a fixed monthly cost.
• Benefits are available after registration with no waiting period.
• Fluoride spray and conscious sedation are available for certain plans.
• Discounts are available for additional periodontal therapy.

As seniors consider the benefits of the Beacon Dental Savings Plan, it’s important to keep a few dates in mind. Open enrollment for Medicare begins on October 15, 2023and ends December 7, 2023. This is the time to ditch an existing dental supplement that isn’t working and enroll in a better form of coverage. Those interested in learning more should feel free to contact Beacon Dentistry at their website or by calling the office at 817-594-7302.

Contact information:

Website for Beacon Dentistry: https://www.beacondentistry.com/

Dr. Thomas Novak
Dr. Garrett Johnson
Dr. Brent Collins
1433 Clear Lake Rd
Weatherford, Texas 76086

Kathleen McClendonCustomer Relations
TNT Dental
2100 North Collins Boulevard
Richardson, Texas 75080
877-868-4932
(email protected)

SOURCE Beacon Dentistry