When you are a low income or fixed income sometimes buying dental insurance can be out of your budget.  However that does not mean you have to go without.  Take the time to review dental discount plans and see if they will fit for your dental needs.   For a very low monthly cost dental discount plans will save you money off all your dental services and care needs.   They offer their discounted saving with no waiting periods, yearly max limitations and no deductibles.  Also you do not have the hassle of dealing with claims forms.  By giving a dental discount plan a second look you may find out that it can be very useful to you at a very low cost staying with in most people budgets.

Dental Insurance – Cosmetics
Cosmetic dentistry may help you to get your best smile at any age.  One of the most popular cosmetic dental procedures to a perfect smile is bonding.  Cosmetic dental bonding is a fairly painless procedure usually performed in one dental visit by applying an enamel like material to your teeth which is then shaped, hardened with a special light and polished.

For a more dramatic smile, porcelain veneers can make a drastic difference. With veneers, you can control the color, position, shape, and size of your new teeth which can correct crooked, worn, or chipped teeth. This procedure can cost between $1,200 – $3,500 per tooth.

Cosmetic dentistry insurance coverage is not afforded by most dental insurance companies. If you are with a group dental insurance company through your employer, you may want to inquire if cosmetic dentistry insurance coverage is provided under your dental plan.

Cosmetic dental coverage is normally provided by discount dental plans. Discount dental plans usually cover 15 to 20 percent of the cosmetic dental care cost.

Tips on shopping out dental insurance and or a dental plan when you already have a dentist you want to stay with.  It can get a little over whelming to shop out dental insurance when you are trying to stay with a dentist.  Many people will get online to find a dental insurance plan,  before even knowing what plans their dentist accepts. Knowing ahead of time what type of dental plans your dental office accepts, will save you time in searching and reviewing dental plans they are not acceptable.

Ask your dental office if they are in network of any dental HMO or dental discount plans.  Since these type of dental plan have not outside net work options.  Therefore if they are not a provider of these types of plans getting one will not work for you.  If they are then find out what plans so you are saving time by just looking  for and reviewing the acceptable plan options. If our dentist is not a provider of any HMO or dental discount plans then your next option would be by getting a Dental PPO plan or a Dental Indemnity insurance plan.  These plans either have no net work of providers or they do allow you to go out side their provider data base.

On these types of plans it is still help to know if your dentist is a provider of a dental PPO plan because inside network coverages can be better then outside net work coverages and know this can be a helpful factor when reviewing dental PPO and Indemnity plans.

Many of our dental insurance plans have next day benefits including vision and prescription. Remember, buying dental insurance does not have to be a painful process. Finding the right value in individual dental insurance and family dental insurance is an important step in purchasing affordable dental insurance health care coverage.

Both types of dental plans (dental insurance and discount dental plans) have advantages and disadvantages and one size does not fit everyone. Keeping this in mind is an important rule when you shop for the dental plan that best fits your needs.

Our dental web site is very clear if you are selecting a dental insurance plan or a dental discount plan. We understand that there are many dental plan web sites popping-up all over the internet, claiming to offer “dental insurance” when in fact they do not and are not licensed to offer a dental insurance plan.

In order to reviee the dental insurance and dental plan we have available to you in your state just enter you zip code in the box at the top of the screen.  And remember our customer service is here to help you pick the best dental plan choice for you and or your family.

Natural dentistry, or entire body dentistry, believes there is a definite reciprocal link between the health of your mouth, and the wellness of your body. If your mouth is unsafe, your entire body will suffer, and if your entire body is unhealthy, your mouth will require intervention as well.

When your child needs urgent dental treatment, contact your dental office as soon as possible. If it is a permanent tooth try to find the tooth and/or missing pieces of that tooth to bring to our office. Rinse it gently in cool water if there is debris on it. DO NOT SCRUB IT OR CLEAN IT WITH ANY TYPE OF SOAP!  If your child allows you to do so please try to replace the tooth in their socket and hold it there. You can use a clean gauze or a wash cloth for them to bite on if necessary. If you can’t put the tooth back in the socket, place the tooth in a clean container with milk, saliva, or water. Get to our office immediately. The faster you act, the better your chances of saving the tooth.

I know I have two cavities but I have been unable to get them fixed due to lack of money.  I have two kids and lots of bills.  I have no money for extra dental care and the only thing I can get done for free are extractions.  I do not need to pull the teeth.  I only need fillings for them. Where can I go for free dental care for fillings?

Answer: At this time I would suggest looking into getting a low cost Dental HMO insurance plan. HMO plans are not only affordable but they do not normally have any long term waiting periods for basic and major dental care needs.  This is important since you know you are needing to have at least two dental filling done.

Space maintainers are appliances made of metal or plastic that are custom fit to your child’s mouth. They are small and unobtrusive in appearance. Most children easily adjust to them after the first few days. Space maintainers hold open the empty space left by a lost tooth. They steady the remaining teeth, preventing movement until the permanent tooth takes its natural position in the jaw. It’s more affordable — and easier on your child — to keep teeth in normal positions with a space maintainer than to move them back in place with orthodontic treatment.

I want to only get dental insurance plan for my two kids.  I have very small income and do not receive dental benefits though my employer.  I can not afford a family plan but can I get a low cost dental plan for just my kids to help with their dental cost.

Answer: Under insurance you can not write two minors on the plan by themselves you would need to get a family plan and list yourself as head of household. However you may want to review a dental discount plan. You can buy two dental discount plan one for each child or by a family plan since the cost of a dental discount plan is very low ranging $15.00 – $20.00 a month for a family.

A dental discount plan dose not have an long term waiting periods and will help to reduce all your dental care costs.

One way to maintain health teeth is by eating healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, cheese and milk.  Foods with a lot of sugar are can be bad for teeth. Sugars in food stick to the teeth and bacteria (germs) gather in the sugar and cause plaque. Plaque can melt the surface of teeth and cause decay.

Brushing and flossing teeth keeps your teeth clean and healthy. Brushing and flossing removes  bits of food and plaque. Plaque is germs which can make teeth rot or decay. After each meal is a good time to brush or floss teeth but they should be brushed at least twice each day. Water Drink plenty of water during the day to help wash your teeth.

We are a family of three and my son is four.  My husband just got laid off about a month ago and prior to that they were cutting his hours back.  We do not have any extra money for anything let alone dental care. We all need some dental work done I just do not know to what extent.   We are desperate.  I at least want my son to be able to see the dentist.

Answer:  I would suggest at least for the time being to review a dental discount plan for a family it is only $15.00 a month and it will reduce your dental care cost hopefully making dental care more affordable for you and your family.  You may so want to look into getting a dental HMO insurance plans. These plans are also low cost plans without any waiting periods.

You may be saving calories by drinking diet soda, but when it comes to enamel erosion of your teeth, diet soda is no better than regular soda, and once erosion occurs, it can not be reversed and affects people their whole life.

Addicted to soda? You may be shocked to learn that drinking large quantities of your favorite carbonated soda could be as damaging to your teeth as methamphetamine and crack cocaine use. The consumption of illegal drugs and abusive intake of soda can cause similar damage to your mouth through the process of tooth erosion, according to a case study published in a recent issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).

Lets say you do not have dental insurance, but found out you have a abscessed tooth. The cost of fixing the tooth is too high but you can not delay dental care treatment because you do not want the infection to spread.   Sadly many people do put off buying dental insurance until they are dealing with a dental care need that is costly.

However at times like this you can still buy a dental insurance plan to help you out with your cost.  Yet it is important to understand that you will be limited in the type of dental insurance plan that can help. In this type of situation you will want to review HMO dental insurance plan options. Generally HMO dental insurance plans will not have waiting periods for larger dental care needs. Where as most PPO dental insurance plans will have long term waiting period for major dental services and they will not be the best option for this type of situation.

The International and American Associations for Dental Research (IADR/AADR) have published a paper titled “Global Burden of Oral Conditions in 1990-2010: A Systemic Analysis.” The paper, written by lead author Wagner Marcenes, Queen Mary University, London, is published in the IADR/AADR Journal of Dental Research.

Billions of people across the globe are suffering from major untreated dental problems, according to a new report led by Professor Wagner Marcenes of Queen Mary, University of London, published in the Journal of Dental Research.

Professor Marcenes of the Institute of Dentistry at Queen Mary led an international research team investigating oral health as part of the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2010 study.

A dental abscess is a complication of tooth decay.  Dental abscess an also result from tooth trauma such as a broken or chipped tooth.  Opening in the tooth enamel allow bacteria to infect the center of the tooth.  This infection can spread out from the root of the tooth and to the bones supporting the tooth if the tooth is not treated. The infection causes pus and swelling of tissues within the tooth, which will normally cause a painful toothache.

Consuming dairy products is vital to maintaining good overall health, and it’s especially important to bone health. But there has been little research about how dairy products affect oral health in particular. However, according to a new study published in the May/June 2013 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), consuming cheese and other dairy products may help protect teeth against cavities.

While healthcare continues to evolve, new research confirms that having good oral health is integral part of having good general health.  Studies has found that this link is even more important for any person living with diabetes.  According to the American Diabetes Association emerging research suggests that the relationship between serious gum disease and diabetes is twofold. Not only are people with diabetes prone to gum disease, but gum disease may potentially affect blood glucose control which contributes to the progression of diabetic conditions or diabetes complications.  Therefore if you have diabetes and are not taking proper care of your teeth and gums you may increase your chances of diabetes complications.

Are teeth the latest victims of bisphenol A? Yes, according to the conclusions of work carried out by the research team led by Ariane Berdal of the Universite Paris-Diderot and Sylvie Babajko, Research Director at Inserm Unit 872 “Centre des Cordeliers”. The researchers have shown that the teeth of rats treated with low daily doses of BPA could be damaged by this.  Analysis of the damage shows numerous characteristics that are common with a recently identified pathology of tooth enamel that affects roughly 18% of children between the ages of 6 and 8.