MetLife recently released a study showing that while many parents may be confident they are helping their child's dental health, they may not be doing so in the best way possible.

Nearly every parent of a child under the age of six with a dental plan noted their child's dental health is in good shape, the study found. However, close to one-quarter of these parents have been informed by dental professionals that their child could develop tooth decay.

"Children should be introduced to the concept of teeth cleaning and brushing at an early age," said Dr. David Guarrera, president of MetLife Dental Products. "Once a tooth appears, parents should brush children’s teeth twice a day with a child’s toothbrush and water."

Dental health is very important to a person of any age, and furthermore, this can affect overall health. With this in mind, consumers may want to consider looking for health insurance quotes in order to find the plan that fits their needs. These plans also don't have to be expensive. There may be many plans with affordable health insurance rates on the market.