One thing to keep in mind all dental insurance plans are different, therefore it is important to read each plan carefully. However here are some typical dental care services you may find under preventive services.

* Topical fluoride treatments generally twice a year twice per year for children up to around 13 years old.

* Office examinations normally twice per year

* Cleaning’s (prophylaxis/basic) normally twice a year one every six months.

* Bite-wing x-rays and periapical x-rays once a year

* Full-mouth, panorex x-rays – once every three years

* Fluoride treatments for children up to 13

* Space maintainers for children up to 13

* Tooth sealants up to 13

For most PPO’s and Indemnity dental insurance plans preventive services do not typically have waiting periods. Also these plans will provide coverage for preventive dental services at around 80%-100% covered. Always read each plans terms and conditions to understand fully what is offer under the plan and if it will work for you and or you and your family dental care needs.