There is a strong connection between oral health and overall health. Our mouth is full of bacteria, most of which are harmless. Sometimes, harmful bacteria becomes uncontrollable. People undergoing medical treatment or who have a reduction in saliva flow are at higher risk. Diabetes also reduces the body’s resistance to infection.

To protect oral health, one needs to practise good oral hygiene. It is a must to see a dentist regularly.

Denplan, a leading UK dental payment plan specialist, is now available in Malta. With Denplan one can budget for regular, affordable, quality preventive dental care, making sure overall well-being is maintained through paying a standard budgeted monthly amount. Denplan Care covers dental check-ups, X-rays, scaling and polishing and any necessary extractions, fillings or major restorative treatments such as crowns and bridges, and root canal treatments.

Denplan Care also includes insurance, provided by AXA PPP healthcare, which covers dental injuries and emergencies when abroad as well as a 24-hour helpline and mouth cancer cover.

Denplan is also available as a regular insurance package on a company paid basis for groups.

For more information, visit www.atlascom.mt/denplan.