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Dental Opinions – What to do if you have Tooth Pain.

Posted on Aug. 24th 2023 by Dental Plan Reviews in Dental Help Comments Off on Dental Opinions – What to do if you have Tooth Pain.

If you have a toothache, you want to use warm water to rinse your mouth out. Use floss to remove any particles around your teeth and gum. You will also want to keep your mouth closed as much as possible due to cold air will cause your tooth to hurt more. Coarse, see your dentist right away.

Posted on Aug. 24th 2023 | by Dental Plan Reviews | in Dental Help | Comments Off on Dental Opinions – What to do if you have Tooth Pain.

Dental Opinions – What to do if you have food lodged between teeth.

Posted on Aug. 22nd 2023 by Dental Plan Reviews in Dental Help Comments Off on Dental Opinions – What to do if you have food lodged between teeth.

Sometimes while eating, we can get food lodged between our teeth that does not want to come out easily. If you are eating out at the time, this can also be irritating to you and your gums. However, never use a sharp object to remove anything between your teeth. If this technique doesn’t work, you can end up cracking or chipping a tooth. The best advice, carry dental floss with you at all times. I do not suggest flossing at the table, but you can do so in the restroom.

Posted on Aug. 22nd 2023 | by Dental Plan Reviews | in Dental Help | Comments Off on Dental Opinions – What to do if you have food lodged between teeth.

Reduce Your Cost of Dental Care Services. 

Posted on Aug. 18th 2023 by Dental Plan Reviews in Dental Help, Dental Insurance Comments Off on Reduce Your Cost of Dental Care Services. 

Dental treatment can cost hundreds to thousands of dollars depending on the dental care you may need to have. Without dental insurance, your dental cost can quickly exceed what you can afford to spend on your dental care. However, proper dental care is vital for your oral and dental health and overall medical health. Dental care should not be ignored if you have been delaying your dental care due to cost. Then you may consider buying a dental plan to help reduce your dental costs making dental care more affordable.

Posted on Aug. 18th 2023 | by Dental Plan Reviews | in Dental Help, Dental Insurance | Comments Off on Reduce Your Cost of Dental Care Services. 

Dental Opinions – Seeing a Dentist

Posted on Aug. 16th 2023 by Dental Plan Reviews in Dental Help Comments Off on Dental Opinions – Seeing a Dentist

Why Should Infants and Toddlers See a Dentist Regularly?

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has revised its guidelines on infant oral health care and now recommends that infants 6 to 12 months old should be seen by a dentist. According to studies, children who experience tooth decay in their baby teeth are more likely to develop tooth decay in their permanent teeth. However, by establishing a relationship between family and dentist, parents will be able to learn how to take care of their baby’s teeth. Parents that take a proactive approach to their infant oral health care can make a difference that will last a lifetime

Posted on Aug. 16th 2023 | by Dental Plan Reviews | in Dental Help | Comments Off on Dental Opinions – Seeing a Dentist

Dental Opinions – Cosmetic Dentristry

Posted on Aug. 14th 2023 by Dental Plan Reviews in Cosmetic, Dental Help Comments Off on Dental Opinions – Cosmetic Dentristry

Most dental insurance plans offer benefits for crowns, bridges, veneers, and orthodontic care as long as it’s necessary. However, ensure you know your dental plan terms and conditions for a cosmetic dental need, as they may cover braces but only for children. The insurance plan may cover dental crowns, but they may only cover partial full porcelain crowns. Basic cleaning covered but not teeth whitening, Bridges and partials covered but not Implants.

If you have dental insurance, ensure you know what your plan covers before starting cosmetic dental services. If you want dental insurance, make sure it covers the services you want. A dental option for reducing cosmetic dental care would be a dental discount. Under most dental discount plans, as long as a dentist does the type of dental services you are looking for, you will get discounted savings.

Posted on Aug. 14th 2023 | by Dental Plan Reviews | in Cosmetic, Dental Help | Comments Off on Dental Opinions – Cosmetic Dentristry

Dental Opinion – Children and Tooth Decay

Posted on Jun. 28th 2023 by Dental Plan Review in Dental Help Comments Off on Dental Opinion – Children and Tooth Decay

Tooth decay is the leading chronic childhood illness in the US. According to National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, 42% of children aged 2-11 in the US have had dental caries, or tooth decay, in their primary teeth, while 21% of children aged 6-11 have had dental caries in their adult teeth. Poor oral hygiene and high consumption of sugary foods and drinks are common causes of dental caries in children

Posted on Jun. 28th 2023 | by Dental Plan Review | in Dental Help | Comments Off on Dental Opinion – Children and Tooth Decay

Dental Opinion – Individual Dental Insurance

Posted on Jun. 25th 2023 by Dental Plan Review in Dental Help Comments Off on Dental Opinion – Individual Dental Insurance

Individual dental insurance plans, help to make dental care easy and affordable. Dental care cost is increasing each year, making it harder to see your dentist regularly do to the ever increasing cost. Dental insurance helps to control dental care cost keeping dental services more affordable. Studies suggest that more people are liking to visit their dentist regularly when they have current dental insurance in place.

Review our dental insurance options just by entering your zip code in the quote box provided. If you should have any questions about our dental insurance plans please call our customer service line at 310-534-3444 as we be happy to assist you.

Posted on Jun. 25th 2023 | by Dental Plan Review | in Dental Help | Comments Off on Dental Opinion – Individual Dental Insurance

Dental Opinion – Natural Treatments for Bad Breath

Posted on Jun. 22nd 2023 by Dental Plan Review in Dental Help Comments Off on Dental Opinion – Natural Treatments for Bad Breath

Bad Breath – What are the Natural Treatments? Having bad breath is a common complaint that afflicts many people. It is caused by the presence of bacteria in the oral cavity. Bacterial growth can occur due to many reasons, and in many places that may cause a foul odor to emanate from your mouth. Usually the most common reason is infrequent brushing leading to bacterial decomposition of leftover food particles in your mouth and in between your teeth.

Also, certain kinds of food like garlic and onion tend to make your mouth smell as they themselves have strong odors. The disintegrating food particles may cause foul odors to emanate from your mouth, from the skin of your tongue, the gaps in your teeth from under the gums. Bad breath is caused by a variety of factors, the primary one being the breakdown of proteins from food particles in the mouth by bacteria. Certain kinds of food and drink are also responsible as they have strong smells as well, like onions, cheese, tobacco, and garlic.

Bad breath may also be caused by throat infections, dental decay, worms in the intestinal tract, constipation, gum diseases, gastritis, and accumulation of food between the teeth. In short, any sort of bacterial build up in the gastrointestinal tract can lead to bad breath.

Posted on Jun. 22nd 2023 | by Dental Plan Review | in Dental Help | Comments Off on Dental Opinion – Natural Treatments for Bad Breath

Dental Opinion – Whiter Teeth

Posted on Jun. 19th 2023 by Dental Plan Review in Dental Help Comments Off on Dental Opinion – Whiter Teeth

Answer: I want to whiten my teeth but without going to a dentist, parents won’t pay for me to get my teeth whiten. Answer: I can understand parents not wanting to spend extra money on whiten treatment. Here are a few suggestions, but make sure you run them by your parents first before trying any of them.

1) See if your parents would be willing to have you brush with toothpaste with whiten. That is normally not any more expensive then toothpaste without whiten
2) See if your parents would be willing to spend around 45.00 to 60.00 for over the counter whiten strips.
3) Keep in mind if you really want white teeth avoid staining them in the first place.
4) Do not smoke or chew
5) Drink staining drinks (coffee, soda, tea etc.) though straws.
6) Brush after eating whenever possible. When you can not brush right after try chewing whiten gum.
7) There is also mouthwash with whiten you can use that is over the counter as well.
8) Finally as my mom would say, start saving your pennies for when you can afford to have your teeth whiten by a dentist and are able to pay for it yourself.

Posted on Jun. 19th 2023 | by Dental Plan Review | in Dental Help | Comments Off on Dental Opinion – Whiter Teeth

Dental Opinion – Health Teeth and Gums

Posted on Jun. 16th 2023 by Dental Plan Review in Dental Help Comments Off on Dental Opinion – Health Teeth and Gums

Question: I brush my teeth with a hard bristle brush so that I get my teeth clean but then when I do my gums bleed. I brush hard because I tend to have bad breath and I want to make sure that my breath dose not stink. What can I do to have healthy teeth and gums?  

Answer: You may be brushing too hard. Changing to a soft bristle may help you. You also may want to look into getting products that have gum care included. You can find this in tooth paste as well as mouth wash.

Posted on Jun. 16th 2023 | by Dental Plan Review | in Dental Help | Comments Off on Dental Opinion – Health Teeth and Gums

Dental Opinion – How do Discount Dental Plans Work?

Posted on Jun. 14th 2023 by Dental Plan Review in Dental Help Comments Off on Dental Opinion – How do Discount Dental Plans Work?

Question: I thinking about buying a dental discount plan just wanting to have a better understanding on how they work.

Answer: Most individual dental insurance plans require you to satisfy waiting periods and deductibles before having major and sometimes even minor restorative work done. Discount dental plans help make maintaining good oral health a lot more affordable. And, with no waiting periods or complicated coverage procedures, dental discount plans are about as simple as you can get.

How do discount dental plans work? As we become aware about our oral health, there has been a demand for affordable dental care. Discount dental plans are the newest option for those without coverage. These dental discount plans are much cheaper than traditional dental insurance, and also offer almost equal coverage for all dental work, even cosmetic procedures not covered by standard indemnity dental plans.

The catch is that dental discount plans are not really insurance at all. They work more like club memberships, where the cost of membership (your “premium”) earns a steep discount on any club service (dental work) you buy. The discount normally applies to all dental office services performed by an approved “plan” dentist, but no procedure is covered completely

Posted on Jun. 14th 2023 | by Dental Plan Review | in Dental Help | Comments Off on Dental Opinion – How do Discount Dental Plans Work?

Dental Opinion – Chewing and Dental Health

Posted on May. 31st 2023 by Dental Plan Review in Dental Help Comments Off on Dental Opinion – Chewing and Dental Health

Question: I do chew daily, I am wanting to stop but until I do if I brush often will that help prevent dental health issues?

Answer: The side effects of chewing tobacco are numerous, but since we are talking about your teeth here are the side effects related to just your mouth.

1) Stained teeth
2) Bad breath
3) Sores on the gums and in the mouth that are stubborn to heal
4) Some of the effects on dental health are escalated by the sugar that is added to the tobacco during processing to improve the taste.
5) Risk of developing oral cancer

It is a good idea to stop chewing as soon as possible brushing your teeth is important but when chewing you are still increasing your risks for dental health issues.

Posted on May. 31st 2023 | by Dental Plan Review | in Dental Help | Comments Off on Dental Opinion – Chewing and Dental Health

Dental Opinion – Invisalign do They Work?

Posted on May. 28th 2023 by Dental Plan Review in Dental Help Comments Off on Dental Opinion – Invisalign do They Work?

Question: Thinking about getting braces just wondering if Invisaligns really work and are they more costly then the basic metal braces?

Answer: Yes Invisaligns work for many issue just as well as using metal braces. They do cost more then metal braces. So make sure if you have dental insurance they they cover them. Many dental Insurance will not cover invisaligns. You may want to look into a dental discount plan if your insurance dose not cover. A discount plan will normally save you at least 20% off the cost of invisalings.

Posted on May. 28th 2023 | by Dental Plan Review | in Dental Help | Comments Off on Dental Opinion – Invisalign do They Work?

Dental Opinion – Whiter Teeth

Posted on May. 25th 2023 by Dental Plan Review in Dental Help Comments Off on Dental Opinion – Whiter Teeth

Question: I want to whiten my teeth but without going to a dentist, parents won’t pay for me to get my teeth whiten.

Answer: I can understand parents not wanting to spend extra money on whiten treatment. Here are a few suggestions, but make sure you run them by your parents first before trying any of them.

1) See if your parents would be willing to have you brush with toothpaste with whiten. That is normally not any more expensive then toothpaste without whiten
2) See if your parents would be willing to spend around 45.00 to 60.00 for over the counter whiten strips.
3) Keep in mind if you really want white teeth avoid staining them in the first place.
4) Do not smoke or chew
5) Drink staining drinks (coffee, soda, tea etc.) though straws.
6) Brush after eating whenever possible. When you can not brush right after try chewing whiten gum.
7) There is also mouthwash with whiten you can use that is over the counter as well.
8) Finally as my mom would say, start saving your pennies for when you can afford to have your teeth whiten by a dentist and are able to pay for it yourself.

Posted on May. 25th 2023 | by Dental Plan Review | in Dental Help | Comments Off on Dental Opinion – Whiter Teeth

Dental Opinion – Health Teeth and Gums

Posted on May. 23rd 2023 by Dental Plan Review in Dental Help Comments Off on Dental Opinion – Health Teeth and Gums

Question: I brush my teeth with a hard bristle brush so that I get my teeth clean but then when I do my gums bleed. I brush hard because I tend to have bad breath and I want to make sure that my breath dose not stink. What can I do to have healthy teeth and gums?

Answer: You may be brushing too hard. Changing to a soft bristle may help you. You also may want to look into getting products that have gum care included. You can find this in tooth paste as well as mouth wash. As for your bad breath. It could be caused by the foods you are eating. Some foods will just cause you to have bad breath even though you are brushing and taking good care of your teeth.

Try looking into that and see if that makes sense for you Also I would suggest talking to your dentist about your dental care habits. Your dental can go over them with you to make sure you are taking proper care of your dental health. They can also check to see if there are any dental issues (such as tooth decay) going on that is causing you to have bad breath.

Posted on May. 23rd 2023 | by Dental Plan Review | in Dental Help | Comments Off on Dental Opinion – Health Teeth and Gums

Dental Opinion – How do Discount Dental Plans Work?

Posted on May. 20th 2023 by Dental Plan Review in Dental Help Comments Off on Dental Opinion – How do Discount Dental Plans Work?

Question: I thinking about buying a dental discount plan just wanting to have a better understanding on how they work.

Answer: Most individual dental insurance plans require you to satisfy waiting periods and deductibles before having major and sometimes even minor restorative work done. Discount dental plans help make maintaining good oral health a lot more affordable. And, with no waiting periods or complicated coverage procedures, dental discount plans are about as simple as you can get.

How do discount dental plans work? As we become aware about our oral health, there has been a demand for affordable dental care. Discount dental plans are the newest option for those without coverage. These dental discount plans are much cheaper than traditional dental insurance, and also offer almost equal coverage for all dental work, even cosmetic procedures not covered by standard indemnity dental plans. The catch is that dental discount plans are not really insurance at all. They work more like club memberships, where the cost of membership (your “premium”) earns a steep discount on any club service (dental work) you buy. The discount normally applies to all dental office services performed by an approved “plan” dentist, but no procedure is covered completely

Posted on May. 20th 2023 | by Dental Plan Review | in Dental Help | Comments Off on Dental Opinion – How do Discount Dental Plans Work?

Dental Opinion – Abscess Tooth

Posted on Apr. 21st 2023 by Dental Plan Review in Dental Help Comments Off on Dental Opinion – Abscess Tooth

Question: I have an abscess tooth and it is hurting me I like to have it pulled but the dentist I went to only wants to drain the abscess and make me wait it out, before pulling the to that is hurting me. I am in pain and just want the tooth gone.

Answer: To start with a dentist will normally not remove a tooth if there is an abscess. The Abscess has to clear up before removing any teeth. For this they may give you antibiotics. Taking them as prescribe is important. Listerine has a pain reliving mouthwash that may help some with the pain, but check first with the dentist. You may wish to re think about having your abscess drain. It may hurt but it will also help to heal faster in the long run. By letting it go it may take longer to go away or it may even make it worse. What you are describing is nothing to put off.

Posted on Apr. 21st 2023 | by Dental Plan Review | in Dental Help | Comments Off on Dental Opinion – Abscess Tooth

Dental Opinion – No insurance and I need to extract my wisdom teeth?

Posted on Apr. 19th 2023 by Dental Plan Review in Dental Help Comments Off on Dental Opinion – No insurance and I need to extract my wisdom teeth?

Question: I do not have dental insurance but need to have my wisdom teeth. What can I do to make it more affordable so I can have this done.

Answer: You may want to look into getting a dental discount plan, since you have immediate needs. Dental Insurance at this point may not cover you to see an Oral Surgeon or they may have a long term waiting period before you can be covered. Dental Discount This type of dental plan is not insurance.

The managing organizations have negotiated with local dental offices to establish a set price for a particular dental procedure and offer deep discounts (some up to 70%) off the regular ADA pricing code. This plan has several advantages over traditional dental insurance plans, namely, there are no exclusions for pre-existing conditions. This allows a patient to receive immediate coverage for work without meeting any waiting period requirements.

Posted on Apr. 19th 2023 | by Dental Plan Review | in Dental Help | Comments Off on Dental Opinion – No insurance and I need to extract my wisdom teeth?

Braces – How Much for Fake Teeth?

Posted on Apr. 17th 2023 by Dental Plan Review in Dental Help Comments Off on Braces – How Much for Fake Teeth?

Question: I have bad teeth they are all crooked and due to that I do get cavities easier then most people. I just like to have them pulled and get fake teeth not to have to deal with fixing them all the time.

Answer: I would advise you should correct the problem with braces and not by pulling a tooth and having a bridge, partial or implant. Braces cost varies depending on what type you would get and treatment. Think about speaking to your local dentist. Try looking for one that will give you a free consult.

Posted on Apr. 17th 2023 | by Dental Plan Review | in Dental Help | Comments Off on Braces – How Much for Fake Teeth?

Braces – Braces making my gums a bit Itchy

Posted on Apr. 14th 2023 by Dental Plan Review in Dental Help Comments Off on Braces – Braces making my gums a bit Itchy

Question: I just got my braces they are a bit scratchy which I can deal with, but my gums are also a bit itchy. Any suggestions on how to stop the itchiness?

Answer: Try Orajel or Ambosol since they numb the area you put it on it should relive the itchiness

Posted on Apr. 14th 2023 | by Dental Plan Review | in Dental Help | Comments Off on Braces – Braces making my gums a bit Itchy

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