I have a family of four and even though we have some medical care though Medicaid my kids do not have good dental benefits.  I living on a very fixed income and taking care of three kids on my own.  Is there any dental plans that would fix a low income budget but provide good dental care benefits.

A common and potentially debilitating non-cancerous brain tumor has been linked to dental X-Rays. Research from the Yale School of Public Health published online in Cancer, a journal of the American Cancer Society, says that people who received frequent dental X-Rays before doses were lowered, were more than twice as likely to develop the tumors known as meningioma.

Close to 50 million Americans live in rural or poor areas where few to no dentists practice. Many more dentists do not accept Medicaid patients, and the shortage of dentists is only going to get worse,

Under the Affordable Care Act, 5.3 million more children will be entitled to dental benefits from Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. However little is being done by the dental profession or by the federal or state governments to prepare for it.

I am a single mom with two children under the age of ten.  They have not had a dental appointment in some time and I want them to have their teeth checked.  I just can not afford dental care without dental insurance and can not seem to find any information on affordable dental health care plans for low income households.

The largest study of its kind finds that a history of frequent dental x-rays, particularly at a young age, is tied to an increased risk of developing meningioma, the most common type of primary brain tumor in the United States.  Talk to your child dentist and asked them about limiting the amount of times X-rays are done.

Studies on Oral bacteria show that bacteria that escape into the bloodstream are able to cause blood clots and trigger life-threatening endocarditis. Further research could lead to new drugs to tackle infective heart disease, say scientists presenting their work at the Society for General Microbiology’s Spring Conference in Dublin.

Studies on Dental Hygiene in Congenital Heart Disease Patients, show that poor dental hygiene behaviors in patients with congenital heart disease are increasing their risk of endocarditis. Teens with congenital heart disease floss, brush and visit the dentist less than their peers. But they have healthier behaviors when it comes to alcohol, cigarettes and illicit drugs.

Tooth decay in children is an occurring health condition.  Due to dental issue children miss 52 million hours from school every year. If dental problems are left untreated children will develop further health problems.  30% to 50% of children between 4 and 5 years old already struggle with tooth decay.

There are many reason for this problem but a few are due to the fact that dental benefits are not provided though the parents employer.  Some parents fail to acknowledge the important of early dental care for kids. Children of low income families are more predisposed to developing tooth decay and Dental care cost is too expensive for children.

As we draw closer to the end of the year this is a reminder to use your dental benefits.  Many people do receive dental benefits though their employment but still do not visit the dentist and use the benefits they receive.  Also companies will tend to review the employee benefits offer and will normally make changes in the beginning of the year. Therefore it is best to take care of all your dental needs before any changes take place.

Dental discount plans are a great low cost option that does help you save money off all your dental services.  Even dental services that may not be covered by your dental insurance plan.  Such as cosmetic dental services, preexisting and adult braces to name a few.

A dental discount plan is also a good way to save money when you have dental insurance but are still within the plan waiting periods.   There are times when it is not advise to wait even when your plan may have waiting periods.  In cases like that getting a dental discount plan that offer savings within the next business day is well worth looking into

Proper dental care right from the start will make fore health teeth that will last your child lifetime.   The AAPD (American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry) recommends that a child should be seen by a dentist when their first tooth appears.

A good Pediatric dental office loves to see children in the office and will often provide a friendly visit for first-time patients. Many times children are shown around the office, they are shown dental instruments, have a ride in the dental chair and, if ready, a cleaning and check-up.  Making the visit to the dentist an enjoyable one.

My six year old son needs to have a tooth pulled in the back due to a large size cavity.  I am worried about him having to have tooth pulled so soon. I do not want him to start having dental fears do to having to have his tooth pulled.  What can I do to make sure he does not get up set with this process.

I was also advise I may want to look into getting dental insurance but not sure what type of dental insurance would would best for us.  I live in Los Angeles California can you advise which would be the better plan for me to get?

There are good benefits to fruit juice, however just like soda they can still be harmful to your child teeth.  According to the head of a leading Dentistry University in Australia, juices, contain citric acid which can dissolve the hard structures of your teeth, especially the exposed roots and the enamel, which leaves the inner parts of teeth exposed. This, in turn, leads to tooth sensitivity.

The healthiest drink you can give your child is water but you do not have to stop all other drinks. Give limited amounts of fruit juice and soda and have your child drink out of a straw to limit contact on there teeth.

My eight year old has crooked teeth.  They are baby teeth but I worry that he may need to have braces for his adult teeth since his baby teeth are so crooked.  I do not have dental insurance that offer benefits for braces and I am not sure if I should get dental insurance now for braces or wait until the dentist tells me he needs braces.

I have a three and a half  year old that should be seeing a dentist. However our local general dentist will not see kids under six.  I do not have dental insurance and if my son has to see a Pediatric Dentist then I would like to get some dental insurance to help me with the cost.  HMO dental insurance plans are what I can afford,  so do they offer benefits if you see a Pediatric Dentist?

Supplemental dental insurance is an individual or family insurance policy purchased to cover a portion of the dental costs. Supplemental dental insurance will normally not cover the entire dental care procedure.

If you have a primary dental insurance plan that you purchased or your employer provided, the supplemental dental policy typically covers the remaining dental bill.  For example, if the dental plan policy covers half of the dental cost, the secondary or supplement dental insurance plan should cover the remaining balance of your dental procedure.

A supplement dental insurance plan may also be purchased to cover the dental charges when there are annual dental benefit plan limits or exclusions.

Many children like to be able to show their independence by doing tasks, such as brushing their teeth, on their own. Even if your child is still not correctly brushing you should let them brush their teeth either before or after you have correctly brushed their teeth.  This can be done in steps in a way to teach your child how to brush correctly.  Letting them have some time to brush their teeth too may make it fun for them.  More a child wants to brush their teeth the better.

By the time your child is around six they should be able to correctly brush their teeth on their own. When you are confident that your child is capable of brushing alone, you may want to buy an timer and time your child’s brushing to make sure they are brushing for the recommended two minutes. Do a final inspection of your child mouth. This gives you a chance to check for any teeth that have been missed, visually show your child the area and demonstrate how he should brush in that area too.  And remember to praise your child on a job well done.

Did you know that cheese can help you protect your child teeth from tooth decay?  By offering your child a piece of cheese after a meal or snack the cheese helps neutralizing the harmful acids from the mouth. In addition, cheese helps to make tooth enamel stronger and becoming a perfect barrier that will protect from tooth caries.

Babies can start teething as soon as three months but normally for most babies teething beings around six to seven months.  The first teeth that will usually appear will be the lower incisors (front teeth).
As your child grows and develop more teeth, you can use a toothbrush that is designed for your child’s age. Avoid using toothpaste that contains fluoride until your child is old enough to understand that swallowing the toothpaste should be avoided.