Employers in Albuquerque should take note of a recent article at smallbiztrends.com by Annie Pilon that discusses the benefits to employers of providing employee dental health plans so their employees can take better care of their oral hygiene and prevent dental emergencies.
“According to the National Association of Dental Plans (NADP), people without employee dental health benefits insurance reported higher incidences of a variety of other illnesses. For example, periodontal disease has been shown to make other health conditions like diabetes worse.
In addition, people who have access to dental coverage are more likely to practice good preventive care, which can help keep them healthier overall. Take a look at a shocking correlation – those without employee dental benefits were:
67 percent more likely to have heart disease.
50 percent more likely to have osteoporosis.
29 percent more likely to have diabetes.
So if you decide against offering employee dental benefits insurance, you’re not only decreasing your team’s odds of having good dental health, but also their chances of having good physical health overall.
And that doesn’t just mean negatives for your employees, but also for your business.”
You already know how important it is to practice good oral hygiene, right? Well, now it looks like employers are understanding this lesson as well.
The first stage of gum disease is known as gingivitis. Your gums may bleed when you brush your teeth; bad breath is another unfortunate symptom of this disease. The second stage is periodontitis which can develop if you don’t get treatment for your gingivitis. At this stage you may begin to notice that your teeth have become loose.