Insider Update

Men’s oral health is often neglected. And since oral health is connected to overall health, it’s all the more important for your clients and their employees who were assigned male at birth to focus on their mouths. Especially as they age.

Testosterone levels decrease over time, which can lead to oral health issues like dry mouth, gum recession and tooth loss. With much higher rates of gum disease than women, it's important for men and people assigned male at birth to stay on top of their dental wellness.

Plus, studies also show that healthy teeth and gums are connected to lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease including heart attacks and strokes.
 

How to support oral health and overall health

A healthy mouth is a key component in having a healthy life. Plus, the steps to get there are simple. Here are three things men and people assigned male at birth can do to improve their dental health.
 

• Commit to brushing twice a day for two minutes.
• Floss at least once a day (tip: do it right after a meal).
• Visit the dentist regularly, even if you think your teeth are healthy.
   

These tips can go a long way in supporting oral and overall health.
 

Promote healthier lives with our plans

Help your clients promote healthier lives for their employees even more with a group dental plan. Most Delta Dental plans cover two preventive visits per year at 100%. Making those visits a priority is an easy way for employees to support the health of their teeth and gums with no out-of-pocket cost.

For people with chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease, Delta Dental's SmileWay® Wellness Benefits¹ can help. Available as an add-on feature to most employer-sponsored Delta Dental PPO™ plans, SmileWay Wellness Benefits provide enhanced dental benefits to support 14 chronic medical conditions.

SmileWay Wellness Benefits offer 100% coverage each year for one periodontal scaling and root planing, and up to four teeth cleanings or periodontal maintenance cleanings per year.
 

Live healthy, today, tomorrow, all year

What’s most important is that the focus on healthy living extends far beyond June. Remind your clients they can empower their employees year-round with Delta Dental. Our group dental coverage options with benefits like SmileWay Wellness Benefits can help your clients cultivate a culture centered around overall well-being that helps everyone enjoy a healthier life 365 days a year.

Staying vigilant with oral health care promotes more than just a healthy smile. It promotes overall well-being.