The magazine selected the best insurance companies for several services and treatment options, including braces, discount plans and routine care.
The magazine evaluated several factors, including dental insurance plan tiers, coverage benefits and associated costs. It also measured customer satisfaction using reports from J.D. Power, a consumer analytics company, and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
Money magazine’s 11 best dental insurers:
- Delta Dental (Oak Brook, Ill.) – Best for braces
- Guardian Direct (New York City) – Best for major work
- Humana (Louisville, Ky.) – Best value
- Spirit Dental (Lincoln, Neb.) – Best for no waiting periods
- 1Dental (Haltom City, Texas) – Best discount dental plan
- Cigna (Bloomfield, Conn.) – Best for seniors
- DentaQuest (Boston) – Best for routine care
- United HealthCare Dental (Minnetonka, Minn.) – Best for short waiting periods
- Denali Dental (Saint Paul, Minn.) – Best for implants
- Aflac (Columbus, Ga.) – Best supplemental dental plan
- DentalPlans.com (Plantation, Fla.) – Best savings plan marketplace