A common question for seniors after they settle their Medicare Supplemental Insurance and Medicare Part D coverage is what about dental?   Unfortunately Medicare has little to no dental insurance benefits.

Yet you still have some low cost dental insurance options, such as dental HMO insurance plans and dental discount plans.  On this website we provide both options in most states. We are always happy to assist you with any of our dental insurance and dental plan options.  So please call our member services at 310-534-3444 M-F 8-4 if you have any questions.

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One way seniors can save money is by choosing a dental insurance plan that provides coverage’s on the services they may use. As an example people over 65 may not feel the need to have orthodontic coverage’s so paying more for a plan the provides that benefit may not be best. However seniors my have a higher need for Perodontics services so choosing a plan that provides the best benefits for that type of dental service would be advised.

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When shopping out for dental insurance you should know that dental policies will very widely. Therefore it is important to  read the plans terms and conditions fully. As an example: Some plans pay the reasonable and customary fee, while other plans pay a flat amount depending on the treatment.

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If you have currently or thinking about buying a Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs), Dental insurance plan, then make sure to maximize your benefits by using an in network provider. If you are currently seeing a dentist you wish to stay with then find out which plan he or she participates in. By maximizing your plan benefits you will not only help to save money on your dental care cost, but you also do not max out your annual maximum limitation as fast.

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In a prior post dated August 10th 2013, we talked about how seniors have a greater risk for root caries.  Although root caries is the major cause of tooth loss in older adults prevention is still the best solution.

If your gums have started to recede you should make sure to take measures to prevent root decay.  Some ways of doing this is to avoid sweets since sugar will promote dental plaque causing bacteria found on your roots.

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Oral cancer, which includes lip, oral cavity, and pharynx cancer, is a particular concern for persons 65 years of age and older, because they are seven times more likely to be diagnosed with oral cancer than persons under age 65.

In 1997, 4,775 people 65 years and older died as a result of oral cancer. More older adults died from oral cancer than from skin cancer (3,978)

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If you are thinking about buying dental insurance you should not wait until you need to have a root canal. Many dental insurance companies have waiting periods before certain coverage’s are in effect. By waiting until you need dental insurance you may not have benefits for the dental service needed. Therefore buying dental insurance well in advance of treatment is best advised.

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HealthDay News – It is likely a connection few have considered, but new research in mice suggests that obesity may up your risk of gum disease.

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Dental insurance cost can be a large factor for many seniors that live on a fixed income. Are you looking for the most affordable dental insurance rates with dental benefits that best fit your needs ? On this website we provide dental plan options such as Dental discount plans, Dental HMO insurance plans and Dental PPO’s and Indemnity insurance plans. By providing a large range of dental insurance plan types and options it make it easier to find a dental insurance plan that fits your budget and your dental needs without having to spend hours or even days searching different sites to compare dental plans.

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If you are a senior then you know the importance of your oral health care and how it is linked to your over all health and wellness. Therefore seeing a dentist as advise is an important part of maintaining your oral and dental health. Dental insurance provide coverages that help keep your costs more affordable when you visit your dentist for treatment. In most cases dental insurance plans provide free to very low cost preventive care services. By maintaining preventive dental care helps to avoid having larger dental care needs in the future.

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Shoulder and Neck 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 a TMJ disorder.

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Senior citizen are seeking out dental insurance to help reduce the cost of oral care. With dental care cost on the rise buying and having dental insurance in force is a good way to control cost for dental care needs. This website provide a broad selection of dental insurance plans from HMO, PPO and Free choice of provider plans (Indemnity). These plan type can range in cost from affordable HMO plans that fits into most people budgets, to PPO and Indemnity plans that let you stay with or pick your own dental provider.

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In California this website provide many good low cost dental insurance plans which are available for seniors. Dental HMO insurance plans provides dental insurance services at a much more affordable cost making it easier for many seniors to budget in there dental care needs. Dental discount plan also are low cost plans that help to reduce the cost of dental care services. Take a moment to review the many different dental insurance plan options and please call member services if you have any questions about the denta l insurance plans we offer.

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As more seniors start to understand the importance of maintaining their oral and dental health care they are starting to see their dentist as advised. However with the cost of dental care going up it is making it harder for them to afford the needed dental care services.

Therefore the search for affordable dental insurance is just as important. Dental HMO insurance plans are normally the more affordable dental insurance type.  Since most dental HMO plans provide a fee schedule showing the different cost for each dental service covered it also help members to budget the cost needed dental services.

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One large problem for many seniors in taking care of their oral and dental health is cost. The cost of seeing a dentist exceeds their budget. That is because many seniors do not have dental insurance and the cost of dental insurance can also exceed their budget. However there is a low cost dental alternative for seniors. Dental discount plans are available in most states they run around $10.00 a month and greatly reduce dental care cost. Making dental care more affordable.

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A dental is a fixed dental restoration used to replace a missing tooth by joining an artificial tooth permanently to adjacent teeth or dental implants.

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