I was wondering if there are any dental insurance plans that cover for cosmetic services? My current dental plan will not cover for me to have any dental cosmetic services such as teeth whitening, veneers or dental implants. That said I would still like to have some help with the cost of cosmetic dental services. I have yet to find a dental insurance that will cover for cosmetic services.

Reply: Most dental insurance plan to not offer benefits/coverage’s for cosmetic dental care services. So it may be hard to find one that dose. However you may want to review a  dental discount plan options such as Aenta Denta Choice+. With a dental discount plan you save off all your dental care needs including cosmetic services. Generally your average discounted saving on cosmetic dental services is around 15% to 20% not bad on a plan that cost you less then $10.00 a month for an individual.

I have large dental fears so I can not go to just any general dentist since even for just a cleaning I need to have a specialist knock me out. Because of my dental fears, I have to pay more money for my dental services which my current dental insurance will not cover, since they will only cover me on UCR for general dental prices. Where can I get a dental insurance that will insured for specialist? I try explaining to my dental insurance that I do not see a specialist just to have it cost more but they state it does not matter it is up to me where I go and the coverage’s are what I get if I go to a specialist for my fears.

Reply: You may want to review a dental discount plan. With a dental discount plan you will save at least 20% off the cost of any plan specialist. Compare the benefits you current receive and see if that is better or worse then saving 20% with a dental discount plan. You also may want to try weaning your self off of going to a dental specialist all the time. There are great general dentist that deal well with people that have dental fears. At least may be get the simple things done at a general dentist.

I do not have dental insurance and I live out here in OK. I need two dental crowns for my teeth. I was also told that I should have a small cavity filled before it becomes a bigger issue. I just do not have the money needed. My dentist quoted me 2875.00 for two crowns and fillings. Where can I go to get the dental work need for half that cost. Because that is about all the extra money I have right now to spend on my teeth care. Please advise or give suggestions.

Reply: You may want to review either any dental discount plan options or HMO insurance plan options that are available to you in your State. Both of this options are lower cost plans, but more importantly they do not have waiting periods for the dental care services you current need. Now whether or not they are half the cost that you are getting quoted for on not I can not say you would need to review each plan and see which you feel best fits your needs. But both plan types to help to reduce your dental care cost compared to not having anything.

Where can I go to get dental implant work done at a low cost? I do not have dental insurance and a dental discount plan is not cutting it for me. I bought a discount plan thinking it may help and it not like I did not get any discount savings, it is just was not enough. With what the dentist told me I needed, even with the 20 percent discount they said they were giving me under my discount plan, I could still never afford to have the dental implants done. I am not putting the plan down it just does not work for me. Where can I go to either get free to low cost dental work done?

Reply: Finding an insurance plan that cover for dental implants may be very difficult since most dental insurance plans do not provide benefits on the cost of implants at this time. Receiving a 20% savings on the cost of dental implants under a discount plan is about average so I do not think you will find a higher percentage with any other discount plan at least for the dental implant services. I would suggest going to a dental school or clinic for lower cost dental care services they will normally base their cost to some degree on what you can afford to pay. Yet as far as dental implants I am not sure they provide implant services and if they do you want to make sure on cost as I can not see them providing it for free.

I do not have any major issues with my teeth. However, just to have a dental check up, X-rays and cleaning without insurance is costing me over $200.00  I am just looking for a cheap low cost dental insurance plan for an individual. Something that will pay for my office visit, X-rays and cleaning’s 100 percent. The rest I do not care about since I take really good care of my teeth. I really do not see me worrying about having to have any need for major dental work.

Reply: You have a few options, you may want to review an HMO dental insurance plan. Dental HMO plans are normally the lower cost dental insurance option ranging around $10.00 – $20.00 a month for and individual. Most dental HMO plans offer preventive care such as two cleaning a year, office visits and X-rays for free. With and HMO dental insurance plan you will need to choose a dentist within their network of providers. However, if you are wanting to keep your current dentist, there are lower cost PPO plans that only offer preventive services or preventive services and fillings coverages. However it is important to note buying this type of plan, it will not provide benefits beyond check ups, x-rays, cleaning’s and in some cases fillings. Therefore if you where to have larger dental care needs you will not have any coverage.

Question: I am looking for dental insurance where I am not paying for my dental services in full to my dentist then having to wait to get my money back from the dental insurance company. Right now that is how my current dental insurance works. I am willing to drop that plan although it does pay out well so that I am not having to foot the complete bill just to get my dental services done. What type of plan will let me do that?

Answer: A dental HMO insurance plan is the type of plan, you may want to review if you want to get dental insurance were you are not filing dental claim, and where you pay the amount shown for dental services within the plan. Dental HMO are fee based plans, showing you your cost for all the different dental services covered under that plan. This type of plan lets you know what your cost for each service covered. You do not have to file claims because the dentist is charging you based on the fee schedule.

Often times people will say they are looking for “full coverage” dental insurance. However, full coverage can mean different things to different people.  The fact is there is no such thing as “full coverage”. With dental insurance, what the goal should be is buying a plan that best fits your over all dental health care needs.

The way you do that is by comparison shopping out multiple plans. Our website helps you to do just that, by providing multiple plans types though multiple companies. Explore your dental insurance and plan options just by entering in your zip code in the quote box provided. If you should have any questions about any of our dental insurance plan options please call our member service line at 310-534-3444 M-F 8am-5pm as they be happy to help you

Many health insurance plans offer though work dose not provide dental insurance benefits those that dose often reimburses too little to make dental care more affordable to it members. Therefore people still do not visit their dentist like they should do to low benefits.

However there are many dental insurance and plan options still available to individuals, couples and families that can be bought directly. If you do not have dental insurance or feel like the plan you do have dose not offer you the benefits you may be looking for, then compare our plans today. Buy a dental insurance or plan that will better fit you and or your family dental care needs. By having a good dental insurance plan you are more likely to make and keep needed dental care appointments.

If you are shopping out your current dental insurance plan or looking to buy a new dental insurance plan you have come to the right website in order to explore all your dental insurance and plan options.

Depending on the state you live in we have up to 45 different plans choices ranging from HMO’s Insurance to Dental Discount plans, and PPO’s to free choice of providers (Indemnity) insurance plans. These plans are offer though several different companies too, in order to provide you with more options so you can choose the best plan that fits your dental care needs.

Our provides you with free dental insurance and dental discount plan quotes so that you can compare dental plans and choose the one the best fits you or your family dental care needs. Having a broad range of the insurance and plan options will provide you with more choices and benefit options that will be able to fit your personal dental care needs. Just enter your zip code in the quote box provided so you can review the dental insurance and plan options that are available to you in your area. If you should have any questions about any of our dental plan options please call our member service line at 310-534-3444 M-F 8am-5pm Pacific time.

Question: When a dental insurance plan limitation/exclusion has a missing tooth clause this that means?

Reply: Insured’s covered by a dental insurance plan with a missing tooth clause means the dental insurance company will not cover/benefits for the costs of replacing the tooth if the tooth fell out or was extracted before the current dental insurance plan coverage was started

Question: Can you combine dental discount plans?

Reply: You can not combine two dental discount plans together to get extra savings. Dental discount plans are not insurance the dentist that are providers of a discount plan are reducing their cost to you as a plan member so typically they are not going to double discount you.

You may however be able to use a discount plan if you have a dental PPO insurance plan. You would not be really combining the two but since PPO’s plan typically have a max limitation generally ranging from $1000.00 – $2000.00 per person per year if you go over your max limitation but still need additional work during the same year a discount plan would be able to reduce the cost for the additional work not covered by your plan. This would only work a course if the dentist is a provider of the Discount as well as willing to accept you using insurance and a plan in such a manner. make sure to verify that before buying one.

Question: Does it make sense to have two dental insurance plans?

Reply: Having dual coverage (two dental insurance plans) doesn’t double your benefits, but you might pay less for dental procedures than if you were covered under just one plan because treatment costs may be shared between your two carriers.

However, you will need to do your homework before just buying any two dental insurance plans. Both plans would need to be able to be coordinated, such as two PPO’s but an HMO will not coordinate with any other dental insurance plan type. You want to make sure you do the math. The cost of the plans and benefits counting any limitations the plans may have to make sure you are in fact saving money on your dental care and not just over spending money on insurance

Although there are many links to dental health and your overall health care and wellness, too many Americans still avoid going to the dentist regurally. Like other kinds of health care services, dental procedures can be expensive – and it’s that cost deters many from getting the care they need. That’s why dental insurance is so important.

Dental insurance will help reduce your dental care cost greatly. As most dental insurance plans provide free to little cost preventive care services. By maintaining your dental health at home and seeing your dentist regularly for your preventive care needs it will help you to void having more costly and larger care service

Getting rid of the Share of Cost requirement in Medi-Cal involves meeting the necessary conditions to eliminate or reduce this financial obligation. It’s important to note that Share of Cost is specific to Medi-Cal and is not directly related to purchasing health insurance. Instead, it’s about demonstrating that your medical expenses are high enough to fulfill the Share of Cost amount, thus making you eligible for full Medi-Cal coverage.

Here are some key points to consider:

1. Meeting the Share of Cost: To eliminate the Share of Cost requirement for a particular month, you need to ensure that your medical expenses exceed the specified Share of Cost amount for that month. Once you have paid medical expenses equal to or higher than the Share of Cost, your Share of Cost for that month is considered met, and you become eligible for full Medi-Cal coverage for the remainder of that month.
2. Approved Dental Plan and Share of Cost: While Medi-Cal covers various medical services, dental services are handled separately through the Medi-Cal Dental Program. Approved dental plans or dental services alone generally do not count towards meeting your Share of Cost for general medical services. Dental services under Medi-Cal Dental Program have their own set of rules and coverage.
3. Regular Medical Expenses: The Share of Cost is often met by regular medical expenses such as doctor visits, prescriptions, hospital stays, and other covered medical services. These expenses need to accumulate throughout the month until they reach or exceed the Share of Cost amount.
4. Income and Deductions: The Share of Cost amount is determined based on your income and certain allowable deductions. If your financial situation changes, your Share of Cost might also change.
5. Reporting and Documentation: Keeping accurate records of your medical expenses and submitting the necessary documentation to Medi-Cal is crucial for the Share of Cost process. This documentation helps demonstrate that you have met the requirement.
6. Renewal and Recalculation: Share of Cost is recalculated periodically, often during annual reviews or when there are changes in your financial situation. Ensuring your information is up to date is important.

It’s important to check with your local Medi-Cal office or their official resources for the most accurate and current information about Share of Cost requirements, eligible expenses, and how to meet them. If you’re looking to reduce or eliminate your Share of Cost, consider consulting with a Medi-Cal representative to understand the specific rules and procedures that apply to your situation. ShareOfCost.com has an alternative approved dental health care plan to meet the spend down requirements.

According to studies done, they have indicated that mothers with high levels of certain oral bacteria were found to have children with similarly high levels of bacteria, along with a higher risk of tooth decay.