Business owners are always looking to for ways to cut their ever skyrocketing costs of California business liability insurance, professional liability insurance, and health insurance.  Our health team is constantly working on ways to help you save on health insurance.

A strong dental plan offers a strong defense against health issues that may otherwise go unnoticed elsewhere in the body.

The Body’s Bellwether
Often times, the mouth acts as a window into the rest of the body.  It can help detect early signs of symptoms of systemic disease.  Consider these statistics:

• Pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease risks can be reduced by keeping healthy teeth and gums.
• Those with lung cancer have a 33 percent higher history gum.
• Gum disease has been linked to a 50 percent rise in pancreatic and kidney cancer risk and a 30 percent increase in blood cell cancers.

“While in many cases, the nature of this link still isn't clear, what is certain is that the condition of the mouth is closely tied to overall physical health,” said Dr. Polly Galbraith. “Healthy mouths can lead to better overall health, fewer sick days and lower health care costs.”

Lower health care costs are a good reason for a small business to add or improve dental plans in their benefits packages.  More information on the link between dental and general health comes out every day.  Regardless of the relationship between a person’s overall health, and their dental health, employees with dental insurance go to the dentist more often. And you want your employees to have nice teeth. 

While our health team is helping you save on your health and dental insurance, talk to one of our commercial experts and let them help you save on professional liability insurance, or California business liability insurance.