{"id":12787,"date":"2026-03-11T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/?p=12787"},"modified":"2026-03-13T22:56:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T22:56:39","slug":"is-dental-insurance-included-in-health-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/health-insurance\/is-dental-insurance-included-in-health-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Dental Insurance Included in Health Insurance?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Many people assume dental coverage automatically comes with a health insurance plan. It sounds logical\u2014after all, teeth are part of your health. But in most cases, dental coverage works a little differently. Vision insurance, like dental insurance, is also typically sold separately from health insurance and is considered supplemental coverage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The biggest difference in dental insurance is how coverage works for children versus adults. Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), pediatric dental coverage is considered an essential health benefit. That means health plans must provide dental benefits for children. Adult dental coverage, however, is usually not included in standard health insurance plans<\/a>. Both dental and vision insurance are sold separately from health insurance due to historical and regulatory reasons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because of this distinction, many adults choose to purchase a separate dental insurance policy if they want coverage for services such as cleanings, fillings, crowns, or orthodontic care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, we\u2019ll explain: <\/p>\n\n\n\n