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 STATISTICSAccording to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, about half of all seniors 65 and older have been to the dentist within the past year. 23% of seniors 65 and older have not been to the dentist in the last 5 years. -- February 2009. Overall, 44% of adults 18 years of age and over last contacted a dentist or other dental health professional within the previous 6 months; 18% more than 6 months ago, but not more than 1 year ago; 13% more than 1 year ago, but not more than 2 years ago; 12% more than 2 years ago, but not more than 5 years ago; and 12% last contacted a dentist or other dental health professional more than 5 years ago. One percent of adults had never contacted a dentist or other dental health professional. – CDC Summary of Health Statistics 2007 The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that all children get a check-up with an orthodontic specialist no later than age 7. -- American Association of Orthodontists, 2008 One in 5 orthodontic patients is an adult, age 18 or older. 63% of adult orthodontic patients are female. -- American Association of Orthodontists, 2008 The majority of orthodontic patients begin treatment between ages 9 and 14. -- American Association of Orthodontists, 2008 63% of adult patients are female. 59% of patients through age 17 are female. This reflects a change from surveys from 1989 forward, which consistently found that 70% of adult patients were female and 60% of patients through age 17 were female. Observation: more males are seeking orthodontic treatment. -- American Association of Orthodontists, 2008 Only 59% of all new patients have dental insurance that includes orthodontic benefits. -- American Association of Orthodontists, 2008 It is estimated that between 50 and 75% of the population could benefit from orthodontic treatment. -- American Association of Orthodontists, 2008 Most orthodontic treatment lasts from 12 to 36 months, with 24 months being average. -- American Association of Orthodontists, 2008
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| Product/Service | Select Regional Average Cost† | Average Cost with Aetna Dental Access | Total Savings |
| Adult Cleaning | $88 | $53 | $35 |
| Child Cleaning | $63 | $37 | $26 |
| Routine Checkup | $43 | $28 | $15 |
| Four Bitewing X-rays | $55 | $32 | $23 |
| Composite (White) Filling | $144 | $78 | $66 |
| Crown (porcelain fused to noble metal) | $889 | $597 | $292 |
| Complete Upper Denture | $1,037 | $777 | $260 |
| Molar Root Canal | $900 | $638 | $262 |
| Extraction (single tooth) | $136 | $70 | $66 |
†The select regional average fee represents the average fees for the procedures listed above in Los Angeles, Orlando, Chicago and New York City, as displayed in the Estimate the Cost of Care tool as of January, 2007.
* According to the Aetna Enterprise Provider Database as of 3/1/07.
** Anticipated national average charges for the 2007 calendar year based on the comparison of provider-negotiated fees to national average charges. Actual discounts will vary based on location and services provided.
*** Actual costs and savings vary by provider and geographic area. Aetna Dental Access SM is a service mark of Aetna Inc.
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| MyExtraBenefitsCard | Insurance | |
| Who's eligible | Offered directly to individuals and families | Often not available to individuals and families unless offered through an employer |
| Deductibles, limitations, and annual maximums | None | May have deductibles that must be met and limitations on the services you receive each year; annual maximums may limit the amount of care reimbursed by the plan |
| Predetermination of benefits | None | Some plans require that treatment estimates or approvals be submitted before procedures can be preformed |
| Claims and forms | None | Requires that you submit a claim form in order to obtain reimbursement for providers |
| Exclusions for | None | Many plan limit or exclude benefits for pre-existing conditions |
| pre-existing conditions | None | Many plan limit or exclude benefits for pre-existing conditions |
| Waiting periods | None | Often has waiting periods that require a certain amount of time to pass before you can receive coverage for a major service |
| Referral necessary | No | Many plans require a referral to see a specialists |
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