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Dental Opinions – Root Canal

Posted on Jun. 24th 2019 by Dental Plan Review in Dental Help Comments Off on Dental Opinions – Root Canal

Question: There is a good chance that I will need a dental root canal done. I am worried about cost as I do not currently have dental insurance

Reply: Cost can vary due to multiple factors, including the complexity of your cost. Cost can be around $300.00 to $1000.00 for the root canal itself and then you may have additional cost if a dental crown is needed.

I would suggest looking into buying a dental HMO insurance plan that will help you save money on the cost of your dental care, typically without waiting periods, which is important since you have need for larger dental care services.

Posted on Jun. 24th 2019 | by Dental Plan Review | in Dental Help | Comments Off on Dental Opinions – Root Canal

Beware of Foods That Get Stuck in Your Mouth.

Posted on Nov. 11th 2017 by Dental Plan Reviews in Dental Plan Reviews Comments Off on Beware of Foods That Get Stuck in Your Mouth.

Your saliva does a good job of breaking down food and washing it down your throat and into your stomach through swallowing. However, some food are either fibrous or sticky and thy can easily get stuck in between your teeth. These left over good particles over time will act as fuel for odor causing bacteria causing you to have bad breath. That is why daily flossing after eating is so important not only to help rid yourself of bad breath issue but to protect your teeth from tooth decay.

Posted on Nov. 11th 2017 | by Dental Plan Reviews | in Dental Plan Reviews | Comments Off on Beware of Foods That Get Stuck in Your Mouth.

Having Dental Insurance Helps to Improve Your Preventive Dental Care

Posted on Oct. 29th 2017 by Dental Plan Review in Dental Help Comments Off on Having Dental Insurance Helps to Improve Your Preventive Dental Care

According to a new study, people with health/dental insurance were 138% more likely to receive preventive dental care. Therefore having dental insurance is an important step in taking care of your dental health.

Posted on Oct. 29th 2017 | by Dental Plan Review | in Dental Help | Comments Off on Having Dental Insurance Helps to Improve Your Preventive Dental Care

Neglect of Dental Care can Have Serious Consequences

Posted on Oct. 27th 2017 by Dental Plan Reviews in Dental Plan Reviews Comments Off on Neglect of Dental Care can Have Serious Consequences

It is important to maintain good preventive dental care habits. Neglect of dental care can have some serious consequences such as tooth decay, inflammation, and loss of teeth, and an increased risk of malnutrition. In addition, gum disease has been implicated in an increased risk of cardiovascular and respiratory disease. Easy access to affordable preventive dental care in the form of regular checkups and cleanings by dentists or dental hygienists, can help to improve the quality of your life.

Posted on Oct. 27th 2017 | by Dental Plan Reviews | in Dental Plan Reviews | Comments Off on Neglect of Dental Care can Have Serious Consequences

Fluoride is safe and effective when it is used properly.

Posted on Sep. 3rd 2017 by Dental Plan Reviews in Dental Help Comments Off on Fluoride is safe and effective when it is used properly.

All water-fluoridation systems are checked daily to maintain safe fluoride levels for drinking. Parents should supervise the use of all fluoride products in the home. Fluoride-supplement tablets should be stored safely away from young children. In 2010, the American Dental Association’s Council on Scientific Affairs recommended fluoride supplements only for children who have a high risk of caries. This advice applies regardless of the amount of fluoride in the child’s drinking water. Dentists limit the amount of tablets they prescribe at one time to reduce the risk of overdose. To avoid any chance of overdose, do not stock up on fluoride tablets in your home. If you have any questions regarding fluoride risks, talk to your dentist or physician.

Posted on Sep. 3rd 2017 | by Dental Plan Reviews | in Dental Help | Comments Off on Fluoride is safe and effective when it is used properly.

Your saliva and how it helps to protect your dental health.

Posted on Aug. 27th 2017 by Dental Plan Review in Dental Plan Reviews Comments Off on Your saliva and how it helps to protect your dental health.

 Your mouth and teeth are constantly bathed in saliva. Most people never give much thought to their spit, but this fluid is remarkable for what it does to help protect our oral health.   Saliva keeps teeth and other parts of your mouth moist and washes away bits of food. Saliva contains minerals that strengthen teeth. It includes buffering agents. They reduce the levels of acid that can decay teeth. Saliva also protects against some viruses and bacteria

Posted on Aug. 27th 2017 | by Dental Plan Review | in Dental Plan Reviews | Comments Off on Your saliva and how it helps to protect your dental health.

Exercise is proven to be beneficial for oral health.

Posted on May. 27th 2017 by Dental Plan Review in Dental Plan Reviews Comments Off on Exercise is proven to be beneficial for oral health.

Another reason to dust off your running gear or walking boots this New Year. Many people many know that physical workout is good for resulting into total health in the form of health of heart, and controlling accumulation of fats and other matters such as cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, and so on. However, you may be surprised  to learn exercise  is good for the health of our teeth as well. It has been found that regular body movements are important for good oral health. People who have a proper BMI, i.e. body-mass index, who perform workouts on a consecutive basis and take a nutritious meal are less likely to suffer from gum problems as found out by researches.

Posted on May. 27th 2017 | by Dental Plan Review | in Dental Plan Reviews | Comments Off on Exercise is proven to be beneficial for oral health.

Dental Opinion, Periodontitis

Posted on May. 11th 2017 by Dental Plan Review in Dental Plan Reviews Comments Off on Dental Opinion, Periodontitis

If your gums bleed when brushing your teeth or biting into an apple, this condition could be pointing to periodontitis. Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease of the periodontal apparatus. Bacterial plaque attacks the bones,over time, the tooth could loosen. Leaving the disease untreated could lead to tooth loss.

Periodontitis, also known as periodontal disease or “shrinking gums,” is also a source of disease for the entire body: If the to some extent highly aggressive bacteria make their way into the blood circulation, they could cause additional damage.

According to many medical studies done they highlight the interaction between periodontal disease triggers and various diseases like cardiopulmonary disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Evidence shows that the affected patient has an elevated risk of cardiovascular constriction, as well as Alzheimer’s.

Posted on May. 11th 2017 | by Dental Plan Review | in Dental Plan Reviews | Comments Off on Dental Opinion, Periodontitis

Proper dental care linked to reduced risk of respiratory infections in ICU patients

Posted on May. 5th 2017 by Dental Plan Review in Dental Plan Reviews Comments Off on Proper dental care linked to reduced risk of respiratory infections in ICU patients

New research shows vulnerable patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) who received enhanced oral care from a dentist were at significantly less risk for developing a lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI), like ventilator-associated pneumonia, during their stay. The study was published in the November issue of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, the journal of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA).

Posted on May. 5th 2017 | by Dental Plan Review | in Dental Plan Reviews | Comments Off on Proper dental care linked to reduced risk of respiratory infections in ICU patients

Saliva test may be able to reveal deadly diseases early enough to treat them

Posted on Apr. 29th 2017 by Dental Plan Review in Dental Plan Reviews Comments Off on Saliva test may be able to reveal deadly diseases early enough to treat them

UCLA research could lead to a simple saliva test capable of diagnosing — at an early stage — diabetes and cancer, and perhaps neurological disorders and autoimmune diseases. The study, the most comprehensive analysis ever conducted of RNA molecules in human saliva, reveals that saliva contains many of the same disease-revealing molecules that are contained in blood. It was published online today by the peer-reviewed journal Clinical Chemistry and will be published in the journal’s January 2015 special print issue, “Molecular Diagnostics: A Revolution in Progress.”

Posted on Apr. 29th 2017 | by Dental Plan Review | in Dental Plan Reviews | Comments Off on Saliva test may be able to reveal deadly diseases early enough to treat them

Dental Opinion, Why Your Smile Matters.

Posted on Apr. 23rd 2017 by Dental Plan Review in Dental Plan Reviews Comments Off on Dental Opinion, Why Your Smile Matters.

According to a study done here are a few percentages of how a smiles matters.

*) 99.7 percent of adults feel that an attractive smile is an important personal asset.
*) 63% say they look best in photos when they are showing their teeth.
*) 74% feel that an unattractive teeth can hurt changes for business or career success.
*) 45% are unhappy with the appearance of their teeth
*) 23% say they look the best with their mouth closed.

Additional facts points out that men with bad teeth earn on average 18% less then those with good teeth and women with bad teeth ear on average 11% less then women with good teeth.

Posted on Apr. 23rd 2017 | by Dental Plan Review | in Dental Plan Reviews | Comments Off on Dental Opinion, Why Your Smile Matters.

Dental Opinion, Dental Care and Dental Fears

Posted on Apr. 17th 2017 by Dental Plan Review in Dental Plan Reviews Comments Off on Dental Opinion, Dental Care and Dental Fears

If you have fears of going to the dentist or having dental work done, well then you are not alone. However, don’t let your dental fears stop you from your regural dental cleanings and check up. If you put off your dental care needs you may find yourself needing larger dental care needs.  Know that any good dentist can help you address your dental fears so that you can feel comfertible with having them provide any needed dental services.

Posted on Apr. 17th 2017 | by Dental Plan Review | in Dental Plan Reviews | Comments Off on Dental Opinion, Dental Care and Dental Fears

Dental Opinion, Dental Office Hours

Posted on Apr. 15th 2017 by Dental Plan Review in Dental Plan Reviews Comments Off on Dental Opinion, Dental Office Hours

When searching for a new dentist make sure to know what their business hours are and how they deal with dental emergencies. The reason you want to confirm their business hours is that you are more likely to make and maintain regular dental visits when the practice has hours that works around your time frame. Someone that has to take time off from work will tend to put off their dental care.

Check if the dental office is open on a Saturday or if they provide latter hours during the week. In cases of emergencies know what their practice is. Will they take a walk-ins or get you in that same day or the next in case of an emergency. Knowing this ahead of time will help make choosing a dental provider that is best for you and your needs.

Posted on Apr. 15th 2017 | by Dental Plan Review | in Dental Plan Reviews | Comments Off on Dental Opinion, Dental Office Hours

Dental Opinion, Dental Care and Family Dentist

Posted on Apr. 9th 2017 by Dental Plan Review in Dental Plan Reviews Comments Off on Dental Opinion, Dental Care and Family Dentist

When searching for a new family dentist make sure the dentist/dental office is quipped to provide services to children as well as adults. One common mistake made is not choosing a provider that is able to provide service to young child. Or you choose a dental provider that may provide services to children but does not have an office that is kid friendly. This becomes a very important matter especially when dealing with dental insurance, since there are some dental insurance plans which will only let you go to one provider for the whole family.  Therefore it becomes important to see a dentist that able to provider dental care services regardless of age and offers an environment that benefits both children and adults.

Posted on Apr. 9th 2017 | by Dental Plan Review | in Dental Plan Reviews | Comments Off on Dental Opinion, Dental Care and Family Dentist

Dental Opinion, Dental Care and Special Conditions

Posted on Apr. 7th 2017 by Dental Plan Review in Dental Plan Reviews Comments Off on Dental Opinion, Dental Care and Special Conditions

If you are searching for a new dentist, and you have special conditions that you need to address (such as physical handicaps, diabetes HIV/AIDS, Autism etc) that may effect your dental services and or care make sure you go to a dentist that can handle you special needs requirements. All dentist are not the same so make sure to ask prior to booking a dental appointment.

Posted on Apr. 7th 2017 | by Dental Plan Review | in Dental Plan Reviews | Comments Off on Dental Opinion, Dental Care and Special Conditions

Dental Opinion, Searching for a New Dentist with Current Dental Insurance.

Posted on Apr. 3rd 2017 by Dental Plan Review in Dental Plan Reviews Comments Off on Dental Opinion, Searching for a New Dentist with Current Dental Insurance.

If you have a current dental insurance but you are no longer happy with your current dentist or your current dentist is no longer accepting your dental insurance, it may be time to search for a new dental provider.  With current insurance you want to make sure that the new dental office either accepts your dental insurance plan or that you have a dental insurance plan that lets you choose your own provider. Such as if you have a dental HMO plan you have to choose dentist within the plans network of dental providers. That does not mean you can not change dental office only that you must still make sure you going to a dentist that is a provider of said plan.

Posted on Apr. 3rd 2017 | by Dental Plan Review | in Dental Plan Reviews | Comments Off on Dental Opinion, Searching for a New Dentist with Current Dental Insurance.

Dental Opinion, How Do Invisalign Braces Effectively Move Teeth

Posted on Apr. 1st 2017 by Dental Plan Review in Dental Plan Reviews Comments Off on Dental Opinion, How Do Invisalign Braces Effectively Move Teeth

Like brackets and arch wires, Invisalign braces or aligners move teeth through the appropriate placement of controlled force on the teeth. The principal difference is that Invisalign braces not only control forces, but also controls the timing of the force application. Instead of pulling your teeth to their target position like traditional braces, Invisalign pushes your teeth to its location. At each stage, only certain teeth are allowed to move, and these movements are determined by the orthodontic treatment plan for that particular stage. Invisalign 3D imaging technology plans out the movement and figures out how many aligners will be needed to get the job done.

Invisalign Express for example is more affordable, because it is for minor spacing issues and needs very few aligners to get the job done. Invisalign is revolutionary because instead of the “metal bracket” traditional braces, Invisalign is invisible while still straightening your teeth.

Invisalign Dentists and Orthodontists will tell you that not wearing your Invisalign aligners might be the more important mistake young adults make during treatment. Unlike traditional fixed braces, they are largely dependent on a patient’s habits and their consistency in wearing the aligners. Invisalign is a great way to straighten your teeth, but there are always bumps in the road.

Posted on Apr. 1st 2017 | by Dental Plan Review | in Dental Plan Reviews | Comments Off on Dental Opinion, How Do Invisalign Braces Effectively Move Teeth

Dental Opinion, Dental Insurance and Bitewing Radiographs

Posted on Mar. 27th 2017 by Dental Plan Review in Dental Plan Reviews Comments Off on Dental Opinion, Dental Insurance and Bitewing Radiographs

Bitewing X-rays are often used by dentist during your dental check up. Without dental insurance these types of X-rays can run between $50.00 – $100.00. However, most dental insurance plans provide this dental service for little to no cost. In addition to also provide little to no cost check ups and basic cleaning. Make sure you are not spending more money then you need to by having current dental insurance.

Posted on Mar. 27th 2017 | by Dental Plan Review | in Dental Plan Reviews | Comments Off on Dental Opinion, Dental Insurance and Bitewing Radiographs

The World Health Organization recommends sugar intake should be halved to combat dental cavities

Posted on Mar. 23rd 2017 by Dental Plan Review in Dental Plan Reviews Comments Off on The World Health Organization recommends sugar intake should be halved to combat dental cavities

In the US, around 92% of adults aged 20-64 have experienced dental cavities/tooth decay, in at least one of their permanent teeth. To tackle the growing problem of tooth decay, researchers from University College London and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, both in the UK, say the World Health Organization’s recommendation of a maximum of 10% total daily calories from free sugar should be reduced to 5%, with 3% as a target.

Posted on Mar. 23rd 2017 | by Dental Plan Review | in Dental Plan Reviews | Comments Off on The World Health Organization recommends sugar intake should be halved to combat dental cavities

New Medicaid policy in Florida increases the rate of children receiving oral health care

Posted on Mar. 21st 2017 by Dental Plan Review in Dental Plan Reviews Comments Off on New Medicaid policy in Florida increases the rate of children receiving oral health care

Children on Medicaid and their parents may have a reason to smile more: A study by University of Florida researchers shows that a change in the state of Florida’s Medicaid policy to reimburse pediatricians and other medical primary care providers for basic oral health screenings and cavity prevention has increased the likelihood of children receiving these essential services by 20 percent.

Posted on Mar. 21st 2017 | by Dental Plan Review | in Dental Plan Reviews | Comments Off on New Medicaid policy in Florida increases the rate of children receiving oral health care

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