Spring into dental care!

As daffodils pop up, beckoning the change of season, our minds turn to all things fresh, healthy, and bursting with aliveness. This is the time we open the windows, broom out the cobwebs, and clean the garage.

As it is with your house, so it should be with your teeth!

Dental care isn’t just about a beautiful smile. Dental care covers everything from your daily brushing routine to complex oral surgeries. All the things it takes to keep your mouth, teeth, and gums clean and healthy to prevent disease.

Good oral health not only helps prevent tooth loss and gum disease. It’s also been linked to our overall health and wellbeing. (See Oral health: A window to your overall health, Mayo Clinic)

So this spring, we invite you to spend a little time—in between washing the windows and waxing the floor—to review your dental benefits and recommit to “refreshing your (dental) routine!”

Apple Health clients

If you’re covered under Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) many dental services are covered for children, adults, and people with disabilities.

Want to learn about what’s covered and find a provider? Visit our How do I get dental care? webpage.

PEBB and SEBB members

As a public or school employee or retiree, you may have dental services as part of your PEBB or SEBB benefits.

You can learn more about what’s available by visiting the dental webpages built just for you.

Want a deeper dive into what the plans offer? Visit our virtual benefits fair pages and explore the options, costs, and coverage for each plan.