This content is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Dental. 

Everybody wants a bright, healthy smile. Brushing your teeth twice a day isn’t enough—there are other habits that are important to maintain. These include cleaning between your teeth every day, using fluoride toothpaste, avoiding tobacco products/vaping, eating a balanced diet and limiting snacks.

But there's one factor of having a healthy smile that may get overlooked: the right dental coverage. For one, dental coverage helps you save on the costs of dental care. Americans with dental benefits are more likely to go to the dentist, take their children to the dentist, receive preventive and restorative care and experience greater overall health.

Individuals without dental insurance tend to visit the dentist less frequently—missing the opportunity for prevention and early treatment. Together, missing these can pave the way for dental complications that require more extensive care.

As a plan that’s part of the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP), Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Dental® offers comprehensive dental coverage for retired uniformed service members and their families.

So, what can BCBS FEP Dental do for you? Our dental benefits give you plenty of reasons to smile.

Everyone has different oral care needs to keep their smile healthy. BCBS FEP Dental gives you two great plans to choose from, Standard Option and High Option. No matter which plan you and your family enroll in, you get quality benefits you can count on.

Preventive care is one of the most important parts of oral health because it lowers your risk of developing serious conditions, such as gum disease and tooth decay. With both our plan options, in-network preventive care is fully covered, including up to three cleanings per year. Plus, there’s no calendar year deductible for any in-network services, like fillings, crowns and root canals, so we cover our share of the cost from the start.

You also don’t need to wait to get the care you need. When you enroll in BCBS FEP Dental, there’s no waiting period for in-network coverage, including orthodontic benefits. Our network includes nearly half a million provider access points nationwide. That means finding an in-network dental provider near you is simple.

If you need extensive dental care, we offer an unlimited annual benefit under High Option when you see an in-network dentist. This means there's no limit to the amount of dental services we'll pay for during the course of the year.  

Another feature of BCBS FEP Dental is that you’re covered if you live or travel overseas. Our International Dental Program includes English-speaking dentists in approximately 100 countries. We will reimburse you in U.S. dollars. Plus, your care is covered at the in-network level when you're overseas.

Oral health is a cornerstone of overall health. We’re proud to support our uniformed service retirees and their families with quality dental coverage. Visit bcbsfepdental.com to see how BCBS FEP Dental can support your smile.