Celebrate National Smile Month with a Cash Plan from UK Healthcare

May 12, 2011 - PRLog -- UK Healthcare is supporting National Smile Month which kicks off in the UK on 15th May, with this year’s campaign from the British Dental Health Foundation fully focused on restoring Britain’s “Smile Factor”.

The importance of a glowing smile and a healthy set of teeth should not be underestimated. Poor dental hygiene can result in tooth decay and gum disease.  Evidence also suggests that poor oral hygiene is associated with an increased risk of developing heart diseases such as heart attack, angina and other blood vessel-related problems1.

Despite the numerous health risks associated with poor dental hygiene, around a third of Brits brush their teeth just once a day or less2, with one in five delaying treatment because of cost3. A survey by the British Dental Association in 2011 also revealed that worries about the economic climate are leading patients in England to cancel appointments (59%) and defer treatments they need (68%)4; so there is still much to be done in order to restore Britain’s “Smile Factor”.

National Smile Month aims to improve the nation’s oral health and raise awareness of the different health risks that come with a poorly maintained smile. If you are looking for a cost-effective way to look after your teeth and give them the “Smile Factor”, then why not invest in a UK Healthcare cash plan which gives cash back on dental treatment costs such as check-ups, fillings, treatment, hygienist fees, x-rays and dentures - from just £1.96 per week.

In addition to helping you achieve the “Smile Factor” a health cash plans can also contribute towards other medical expenses such as optical, physiotherapy, prescription charges and chiropody; it even provides a generous allowance should you be admitted to hospital.

Steve Pugh, Deputy CEO at UK Healthcare says “In today’s economic climate, more and more people are looking at ways to meet the cost of everyday healthcare treatments; not only for themselves but family members too.  A cash plan is designed for customers to use to meet such expenses and is an ideal way to claim back such costs.  Unlike most other cash plans our policy reimburses 100% of the receipt value up to policy limits.”

Cash plans can be used by individuals as a personal insurance plan for them and their family or by companies looking to implement a low-cost benefit to its workforce to help reduce absenteeism.

For more information about UK Healthcare and our range of cash plan policies, visit http://www.ukhealthcare.org.uk

Ref: UKH-HS-060511


1 Patient.co.uk – April 2011
2 National Dental Survey - January 2010
3 The Telegraph – March 2011
4 British Dental Health Foundation Survey, 2010

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