Share of Cost – Avoiding Cavities

Wednesday, Jan. 17th 2024 6:42 AM

This may seem straight forward, but you can avoid your children having dental decay by making sure they have the right brushing and flossing habits. The first step to dental care and good oral health comes from home.  Make sure your children are brushing and flossing correctly. That means brushing for at least two minutes two times a day. I suggest that if they have a full breakfast, lunch and dinner, they should brush up after every major meal.  

Your child should also learn how to floss. Flossing needs to be done once a day. Now I am not one to say do not give sweets to kids, because the fact is, tooth decay can happen with any food item if good brushing habits are not in place. However, it is a good idea to try and avoid food that can be harmful to tooth enamel.. Food like sour candy, soda, even too many fruits with acids like oranges or orange juice can be harmful. Be mindful of these types of food as they can over time wear down tooth enamel that helps protect the tooth from decay. And do not forget the importance of seeing your family dentist at least twice a year. Prevention is the key to keeping your dental cost low.

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Headache Behind the Ear – Share of Cost

Sunday, Jan. 14th 2024 8:29 AM

There are several causes of headaches behind the ear. A headache behind the ear refers to any pain that originates from that specific area of the head. Though headaches themselves are very common, headaches that occur exclusively behind the ear are fairly unusual. This type of headache pain can have several causes, from nerve injury to dental problems. The cause of the headache behind the ear will determine symptoms and treatment.With regards to dental problems. The temporomandibular joints (TMJ) can cause aching behind the ear and it is usually accompanied by jaw pain. The temporomandibular joints are the ball and socket joints of the jaw. These joints can become inflamed and painful. While most people with TMJ inflammation feel pain in the jaw and behind the ear, others may just experience a headache behind the ear.

TMJ can be caused by:

stress 

tooth grinding 

arthritis 

injury 

jaw alignment 

If you feel you may have TMJ issues, talk it over with your dentist. As a dentist will be able to confirm if in fact that is the case and help treat it.

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Share of Cost – Prevention of Tooth Decay

Saturday, Jan. 13th 2024 6:08 AM

Tooth decay is the destruction of the outer surface of a tooth by acid-forming bacteria that is produced by food containing carbohydrates (sugars and starches).

Tooth Decay Prevention

Brush your teeth twice a day with a toothpaste that contains fluoride. Preferably, brush after each meal and before bedtime to help reduce the bacteria from staying on your teeth for a certain length of time.

You may wish to consider these helpful tips as well:

– Floss your teeth daily to prevent tooth decay and gum disease.

– Check with your dentist regarding the use of a supplemental fluoride which strengthens your teeth and helps prevent tooth decay.

– Consider dental sealants, which are a plastic like substance placed on the top of molars to protect the teeth from decay.

– Use mouth wash with fluoride. Many of them kill 50% or more of the bacteria that cause tooth decay.

– Chewing gum with the ingredient Xylitol may also kill some of the bacteria which causes tooth decay.

-Visit your dentist regularly

-Maintain dental insurance and or a dental plan to keep your dental cost low.

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Share of Cost – Children’s Tooth Decay 

Thursday, Jan. 11th 2024 6:02 AM

Tooth decay in children is an occurring health condition. Due to dental issues, children miss 52 million hours of 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 reasons for this problem but a few are due to the fact that dental benefits are not provided through the parents’ employer. Some parents fail to acknowledge the importance of early dental care for kids. Children of low income families are more predisposed to developing tooth decay and dental care costs are too expensive for children.

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Why Brush Your Teeth – Share of Cost 

Friday, Jan. 5th 2024 6:23 PM

Tooth brushing is the cornerstone of daily oral hygiene and is a reliable way to control dental plaque. According to research, interdental brushes and water picks performed better than other interdental oral hygiene devices at reducing gingivitis, and both should be used in combination with daily tooth brushing to prevent gum disease.

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Share of Cost – Mental Health and Gum Disease

Wednesday, Jan. 3rd 2024 1:02 PM

Studies link gum disease to mental health conditions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, gum, or periodontal disease and tooth decay are the two most serious conditions affecting dental health.   According to a new study by researchers in the U.K, the impact of periodontal disease may extend well beyond the mouth, increasing the risk of a range of serious health conditions.  The study finds that poor gum health is associated with a rise in mental health conditions, as well as autoimmune, cardiovascular, and cardiometabolic diseases.  The CDC notes that nearly half, 47.2%, of people older than 30 have some form of periodontal disease. For people 65 and older, that figure increases to 70.1%. 

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Share of Cost – Shoulder and Neck Pain Due to TMJ

Monday, Jan. 1st 2024 6:46 AM

Neck and shoulder pain. When your jaw bone isn’t closing properly, the surrounding tissue can suffer from pain, swelling and chronic stress. The jaw muscles play a role in maintaining proper head posture and also connect to muscles in your neck that are involved in spinal alignment. Unexplained neck, shoulder pain or even back pain may be related to TMJ disorder.

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Share of Cost – Headaches Due to TMJ

Friday, Dec. 29th 2023 11:31 AM

Headaches and TMJ Morning headaches can result from clenching or grinding your teeth at night, or from having misaligned teeth and an uneven bite, which places stress on the jaw. Tension headaches occur in as much as 70% of people with TMJ disorders, according to a December 2020 study. and TMJ Morning headaches can result from clenching or grinding your teeth at night, or from having misaligned teeth and an uneven bite, which places stress on the jaw. Tension headaches occur in as much as 70% of people with TMJ disorders, according to a December 2020 study.

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Share of Cost – Water and Dental Care

Friday, Dec. 1st 2023 6:39 AM

Did you know that most infant foods easily wash off Baby’s teeth with just a drink of water after meals. But it is good to introduce a toothbrush as soon as possible, so baby can get used to having it in his/her mouth. You probably will not need to use the brush to actually clean Baby’s teeth until he/she’s eating only table foods (and has a significant number of teeth), at around 18 months. However, you will want to gently clean your child’s teeth with a toothbrush or thimble-like cleaner and some bicarbonate of soda if your toddler has eaten sticky, sugary foods

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Share of Cost – Baby Dental Health Care

Sunday, Nov. 26th 2023 9:49 AM

When it comes you your baby teeth you want to take care of them right away. Once the teeth begin coming in, start taking care of them right away. Sadly many parents think baby teeth are not important because they are eventually replaced by permanent ones. But these first teeth preserve the spacing for the permanent ones and help baby chew and talk. If they are not cared for properly they can decay, leading to a gum infection called gingivitis, which can affect the spacing of permanent teeth.

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Free Dental Care – Share of Cost.

Thursday, Nov. 23rd 2023 9:17 AM

How can I get free dental care in California?

Reply: Medi-Cal Dental is the program that provides free or low-cost dental services to eligible children and adults. The Medi‑Cal Dental Program provides free or low‑cost dental services to children and adults who receive Medi‑Cal, California’s Medicaid program.

Some dental Schools also provide free to low cost dental services. You may want to review getting a dental HMO as they are low cost dental insurance plans that typically provide preventive care for free and lower the cost for all other covered services.

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Affordable California Dental Care – Share of Cost

Monday, Nov. 20th 2023 3:56 PM

Question: I am on a tight budget but need some basic dental care that is affordable. I call around to a few dentist for cost of check up, X-rays and cleaning and getting quotes that range form $150 – $250. I like to pay no more then 50-75 since that is about the max I can afford. Where can I get affordable dental care.

Answer: It not really so much where as it seem like what you need first is dental insurance that will help make dental care affordable. I suggest a dental HMO insurance plan since it dose not seem as if you are locked into seeing any one dentist. HMO insurance plan are affordable running as low as $8.00 a month to $19.00 a month for an individual. With most HMO dental insurance plans your preventive care such as your check ups, X-rays and cleaning are normally free or at very low cost to you. You can see how this helps make the very dental services you are looking much more affordable.

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CA Dental Insurance no Waiting Period

Friday, Nov. 17th 2023 3:51 PM

Question: In CA want a dental insurance plan without any waiting periods.

Reply: If you are looking for a dental insurance plan that dose not generally have any waiting periods, then the plan type you will want to review will be the dental HMO’s. Dental HMO’s plan normally do not have any waiting periods for the services that are covered under the plan. However still make sure to read the plan terms and conditions as each plan is different. There are a few dental PPO’s plan that also may not have waiting periods but they tend to have either a lower maximum dollar limitation or reduce coverage’s within the first year of the plan. So also make sure to read each plan terms and conditions carefully. If you have any questions about the different dental insurance plans we offer call our member services at 310-534-3444 as we be happy to help

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Diabetes Doubles Tooth Loss for US Adults

Tuesday, Nov. 14th 2023 3:48 PM

Although tooth loss has decreased over the last four decades, US adults with diabetes lose twice as many teeth as adults without diabetes, according to a new study by researchers at Duke University. Moreover, the researchers found that black Americans with diabetes are at greater risk of experiencing tooth loss as they age than white or Mexican Americans with diabetes.

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Dental Cavities – Share of Cost

Saturday, Nov. 11th 2023 3:45 PM

Are cavities a pre-existing condition?

Reply: A pre-existing condition is an oral health problem that is already present at the time you sign up for your dental insurance plan. Most dental insurance plans will cover minor pre-existing conditions, such as cavities, right away. But some plans will not provide coverage for more serious pre-existing conditions.

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Australian study finds ‘no-drill’ dentistry stops tooth decay

Wednesday, Nov. 8th 2023 3:37 PM

A University of Sydney study has revealed that tooth decay (dental caries) can be stopped, reversed, and prevented without the need for the traditional ‘fill and drill’ approach that has dominated dental care for decades. The results of the seven year study, published today in Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, found that the need for fillings was reduced by 30 to 50 per cent through preventative oral care.

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