My mom had not been to  the dentist in over two years though she does take good care of her teeth.  When she went to the dentist about a little over a month the dentist said her teeth were find but her gums were not.  That she had pockets and that her gums were infected.

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Please help me.  I have a really bad toothache but no dental insurance.  I did not think I really needed any dental insurance since up until now I had no real dental issues.  That aside I need your help now.  I looked at a few dental insurance plans but they have waiting periods

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I am in need of a root canal.  I do not currently have dental insurance.  My dentist told me to make sure whatever plan I decide to get that it does not have any waiting periods.  Other wise he said that they are not worth getting. He said that I may be best off looking for a dental discount plan but that would be up to me.

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Indemnity Dental Insurance Plans

This is the plan where you choose your own individual or family dentist. The dental insurance plan pays the dental office on a traditional fee-for-service basis. A monthly premium is paid by the client and/or the employer to an insurance company, which then reimburses them for the services rendered.

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I do not have dental insurance and I really do not want to have to buy any either.  Since I do not go to the dentist all that much I do not really see the need to buy dental insurance.

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I have dental insurance were I am able to pick any dentist I want to go to.  I just got this dental insurance plan about two months ago though my work.  I thought I would start to use it since I am paying a little bit each paycheck for the dental insurance.

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Why  does it seem like there is not one dental insurance company in the US that covers for having dental implants?  The dental insurance plans I have called all say it is cosmetic.  However that is far from the truth.  Just because maybe having dentures are cheaper does not make having dental implants cosmetic.

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So I have a n and off again toothache pain in my back tooth.  I do not have dental insurance and truthfully can not remember when the last time I saw a dentist.   I have major dental fears so I try not to have to ever go to the dentist.

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My dental crown is chipped so that you can see some metal.  It is in the back and the tooth itself is not hurting me at all.  I just would like to get a new crown.  I had that crown for over ten years.  I have dental insurance that will pay out 60% of the cost for a crown.

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So I have an PPO dental insurance plan that I get though my job.  It has a 1500 year max limit and for majors only covers out 50%.  I was shopping dental insurance and notice that my dentist is listed on this HMO plan I saw.  It looked really good because the crown I need is only $380.00 and my dentist charges $700.00 for the crown.

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Preferred Provider Organizations

Another true dental insurance plan, a Preferred provider organizations ( PPO) falls somewhere between an indemnity plan and a dental HMO. This plan allows a particular group of patients to receive dental care from a defined panel of individual dental insurance dentists. This type could be used to provide dental gap insurance.

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I have a bad back tooth it is the last molar on the bottom right side of my mouth.  I seem to be always having problems with that tooth on and off.  I went to the dentist that said he could  save it by doing a root canal and putting a crown on it.

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What I would like to  know is whether or not there is a fee or cost guild line set for dental services?  I do not have dental insurance so I pay in full for my dental needs.  However now I need to have more then just a cleaning.  I either need to have a root canal and a crown done or the tooth pulled and a bridge put on.

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I am going to be here in NY going to school for two years.  Since I am not going to be staying in the US after my schooling is done I am not sure if I can get dental insurance.   I do not know what is needed for  me to get dental insurance but would like to have some of my teeth issued fixed before I leave in two years. What can you suggest for me?

I am looking for an insurance plan that will cover the cost of two dental crowns  and a root canal.  I need a dental insurance plan that will pay out at least 80% with no waiting periods.  All I can find are dental insurance plans going up to %50 coverages but with a year waiting period.

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