Did you know your oral health is vital to your overall health? According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular conditions such as clogged arteries and stroke have been linked to inflammation caused by oral bacteria. That’s why Banner Medicare Advantage includes the following preventive dental health benefits at no additional cost to members:
Banner Medicare Advantage Prime HMO and Plus PPO
- Periodic, extensive, or limited problem-focused oral exam – 2 every 12 months
- Limited oral exams – up to 2 every 12 months
- Comprehensive oral exams – 1 every 36 months
- Cleaning, periodontal maintenance, or full-mouth scaling – 2 every 12 months
- Fluoride treatment – 1 every 12 months
- Bitewing x-ray(s) – 1 every 12 months
- Intraoral complete, vertical bitewing, or panoramic images – 1 every 36 months
- Palliative (emergency treatment)
Banner Medicare Advantage Dual D-SNP
- Periodic, Limited, or Comprehensive oral exam – 1 every 6 months
- Cleaning – 2 every calendar year
- Fluoride treatment – 1 every 12 months
- Bitewing x-ray(s) – 1 set every 12 months
Banner Medicare Advantage members also have the option of purchasing comprehensive dental health benefits such as dental prosthetics, endodontics, oral surgery and more.