My son dentist told me that he has five cavities in his baby teeth. These cavities are small but he advises me to have the filled to avoid them fro getting larger.  I told him I would need to think about it.

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My son is four years old, I want to take him to see a pediatric dentist. Although I currently have dental though my employer it does not cover for him to go to a Pediatric Dentist. General dental office I called locally will not provide service for children under five to six years of age.  I would like to find an insurance plan that will cover for him to see Pediatric dentist.  Yet since it is also about cost I can not afford the more costly PPO plans.  Please advise if HMO dental plans will be able to help.

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Living and working in So CA.  Although I receive free dental benefits though my employer  I forgot to add my son in time and he is 14 months old.   I will not be able to add him  until next year when my open enrollment comes up in Jan.  I am looking for an secondary dental plan that is affordable that I can get for my son while I waiting to had him to my current dental plan though work.

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Whether for your kids or yourself it is important to be able to communicate with the dentist.   When dealing with your dental health there is no dumb questions, yet for some people they feel embarrassed to ask even simple questions to the dentist about the suggested treatment plan.

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Twice a year dental checks are the standard but not always the rule.  Many people see a dentist twice a year since most dental insurance plans provides for free preventive care which includes twice a year basic cleanings and check ups.

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My ten year old son needs to have five filling which without dental benefits is going to be very costly.  Are there any dental insurance plans just for kids?  I do not have much money and only want to buy a plan for him so it not as costly as buying a family dental insurance plan.

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I am wondering  if it is really nessary to take kids to see a dentist every six months.  This seems like overkill to me and just a way for the dentist to make more money.  My kids go to the dentist once a year and so far are cavity free.  Even for myself it been more like three years since I last seen a dentist but I do not have any dental issues to speak of.  I do not have current dental insurance for my family right now but even if I did I do see going to the dentist twice a year as necessary.

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Having fast food once in a while is not an issue per say, the problem comes to children that life revolves around Fast Food.  Daily eating habits are important to not only your teeth but your overall health care.

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Dental Braces are commonly use to straighten crooked or misaligned teeth. Braces are used in many cases of malocclusion such as open bite, deep bite, cross bite and other structural and cosmetic flaws.

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he reason why flossing is important is that it helps to remove plaque lodged between the teeth.  As plaque hardens it turns into tartar which can only be removed by a oral hygienist or dentist.

Tartar harbors bacteria which produces acids which can damage your gums and cause swelling and bleeding. This is a condition known as gingivitis.  Gingivitis if left untreated can lead to periodontal disease which eventually causes bone deterioration and tooth loss.

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Are the any PPO or Free choice of dental provider insurance programs you can have on just minor kids?  I have two children under the age of ten and they both need to have a dental insurance plan where they can keep the dental provider they are currently seeing.  However I do not need dental insurance and I would like to buy dental insurance just for my children.

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Studies suggest that even in a well developed country such as United States of America only 12% floss their teeth daily.  That many people are not aware of the necessity of flossing. Many people sadly believe that regular brushing is enough to keep their teeth and gums healthy. However this is not the case.

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Since preventive dental care starts at home you want to get a toothbrush your child will use. With so many toothbrush to choose from where do you start? Here are some helpful tips when picking a toothbrush.

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The International and American Associations for Dental Research have published two studies about dental caries in children. These articles, titled “Hypoplasia-Associated Severe Early Childhood Caries – A Proposed Definition” (lead author Page Caufield, New York University College of Dentistry) and “Deciduous Molar Hypomineralization and Molar Incisor Hypomineralization” (lead author M.E.C. Elfrink, Academic Centre for Dentistry, Amsterdam) discuss the definitions of dental caries susceptibility to the hypomineralization and hypoplasia.

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