Australians Waste Dental Benefits by Skipping No-Gap Cover
Australians Missing Out on No-Gap Dental Savings A significant number of Australians are losing valuable dental benefits by not using no-gap dental providers. According to new research by Money.com.au , nearly half of Australians with extras health insurance — about 49% — continue visiting their regular dentist even when it means paying out-of-pocket expenses. No-gap dental cover is a feature available in many mid-tier and comprehensive health policies, offering fully covered preventive treatments such as check-ups and professional teeth cleaning. Despite this, only 25% of policyholders have switched to a no-gap dental provider to avoid paying gap fees, while 13% said their extras policy does not include no-gap dental, and 12% were unsure. This lack of awareness and action is causing Australians to miss out on hundreds of dollars in potential savings every year. Understanding No-Gap Dental Cover A no-gap dental provider allows patients to access certain preventive de...