Beam Dental Blog

Visiting the dentist regularly is crucial to keeping your mouth healthy and your teeth shining brightly. But those visits can get pricey on their own. Fortunately, many employers offer dental benefits that can alleviate the financial burden of oral care. If your company’s open enrollment is...

Going to college brings about many new challenges, whether it’s adjusting to a studying routine, an unfamiliar city, or newfound independence. On top of that, many students have to learn how to manage finances, too. From tuition and books to groceries, college has many expenses that you probably...

When you have a cavity, a filling is often the treatment recommended by your dentist. Not all cavities are created equal, however. For severe decay, your dentist may need to perform a root canal procedure to save the tooth. Root canal treatment may also be necessary for a tooth that is severely...

If you were just diagnosed with a cavity for the first time, you’re hardly alone. The CDC estimates that over 90% of American adults experience tooth decay, with 80% of people having one by the time they’re 34 years old¹. Your dentist may recommend an amalgam or composite filling to restore the...

You go to schedule an appointment with your dentist only to find out they’re not in-network with Beam. What now? Don’t stress — you can still visit your provider of choice! While staying in-network is often the most cost-effective option, you can still affordably visit an out-of-network dentist....

Beam is a huge proponent of preventative dental care. It’s why we send Beam Perks to our members, providing them tools that help them maintain bright smiles. Taking a proactive approach to your dental health by brushing and flossing can stave off problems such as cavities and gum disease....

COLUMBUS, Ohio (May 5, 2020) — Beam Dental, one of the country’s fastest-growing dental benefits providers, today announced a new partnership with Rippling, an all-in-one payroll, benefits, HR, and IT platform that helps insurance brokers and employers shop for and select benefits for clients...

You probably know that what you eat affects everything from energy levels to heart health. It’s likely no surprise, then, that your diet also impacts dental health. Too many sugary foods, for example, can cause cavities. Diet is important in any situation, of course, but it’s become especially...

“Beginning Monday, March 16, we will be switching to work from home…”

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