Not everyone in the US receive dental benefits though their employer.  People that do not receive dental benefits can tend to put off their dental care for themselves and their families.  This mostly due to cost issues.

However even for families there are low cost dental insurance options that are available and will help make going to the dentist much more affordable for your whole family.  There are HMO insurance plans in most states that run around $30-$40 a month for a family and offer free to very low cost preventive care, such as X-rays, Check ups and cleanings. For just one person those services can up to a $150 or more.  You can see how with a family of four paying $40.00 a month just save you over $500.00 in dental care cost.

Also people that have dental insurance tend to see the dentist regularly for their preventive care services. By doing so it helps to prevent larger dental issues from start there by also controlling the cost for dental services.