Our website lets you compare multiple dental insurance plan from lower cost plans HMO insurance plans and dental discount plans. As well as Dental PPO’s and Free choice of providers plans called indemnity dental insurance plans. Not only do we provide different plan types depending on the state you are in but we provide our dental plan and insurance options though may different companies. Letting you comparison shop several plans at once. to review the dental insurance and plan options that are available to you in your area just enter your zip code in the quote box provided.

Dental discount plans are a low cost alternative to dental insurance. With a dental discount plan cost can normally run around $7.95 – $9.95 a month for an individual and $9.95 – $15.00 a month for families. These low cost discount plans provide saving off of all your dental care needs done by a plan provider. There are no savings for dentist that are not providers of the plan so making sure there is a dentist in the dental discount plan you may want to have is very important. Check our all our dental discount plan options along with our dental insurance plans and choose which may best fit your dental care needs.

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.

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.

Dental services needs to improve among US women of childbearing age

Oral diseases can be prevented or improved with regular dental visits. The objective of this study was to assess and compare national estimates on self-reported oral health conditions and dental visits among pregnant women and non-pregnant women of childbearing age by using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

Severe Periodontitis is the Sixth Most Prevalent Health Condition in the World

The International and American Associations for Dental Research (IADR/AADR) have published a paper titled “Global Burden of Periodontitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Regression. In 2010, severe periodontitis was the sixth most prevalent condition in the world affecting 743 million people worldwide. Between 1990 and 2010, the global age-standardized prevalence of severe periodontitis was static at 11.2%. The age-standardized incidence of severe periodontitis in 2010 was 701 cases per 100,000 person-years, a non-significant increase from the 1990 incidence of severe periodontitis. Prevalence increased gradually with age showing a steep increase between the third and fourth decades of life that was driven by a peak in incidence at around 38 years of age. There were considerable variations in prevalence and incidence between regions and countries.

Support caregivers to improve oral health of adults with developmental disabilities

Boston: Despite a policy focus on expanding access to care for adults with developmental disabilities, this vulnerable population continues to have significant dental disease.

In the October 2014 issue of The Journal of the Dental Association, researchers from Tufts University School of Medicine and Tufts University School of Dental Medicine report on the first large-scale survey to investigate factors influencing at-home oral care provided by caregivers to adults with developmental disabilities. The study findings suggest that, in addition to addressing access to care, policy initiatives must improve support for caregivers.

Dental Care and Heart Disease

Perhaps more well established is the association between dental hygiene and heart disease. In 2008, MNT reported on research from joint teams at the University of Bristol in the UK and the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland, who found that people with bleeding gums from poor dental hygiene could be increasing their risk of heart disease.

Okay at least one time in our lives we have open packaging with our teeth. However doing this is not good for our teeth and in fact can cause serious damage to them. Opening bottle caps or plastic packaging with your teeth may be convenient, but using your teeth as tools can cause them to crack or chip. Instead, keep scissors and bottle openers handy. Bottom line, your teeth should only be used for eating.

Dental Care and Soda

When it comes to added sugar candy is not the only culprit. Many sodas have up to 11 teaspoons of sugar per serving. In addition sodas also contain phosphoric and citric acids, which eat away at tooth enamel. You are not all that much saver with diet soda either. Diet soda lets you skip the sugar, but they may have even more acid in the form of the artificial sweeteners.

You do not have to stop drinking these types of drinks all together, however try limiting the amount you drink. Also rinse your mouth out with water after having these types of drinks whenever possible. Another good tip is do not sip soda though out the day. If you are going to drink soda and or diet soda then drink it with a meal.

All sugary treats can promote tooth decay, however some candies are worse then others. Gummies candies tend to stick on and in between teeth, keeping the resulting acids in contact with your tooth enamel for hours. We are not saying you can not eat gummy candy but if you do be mindful of this fact.

Make sure to brush and floss extra well after having these gummy treats. Also try having these types of candies during a meal instead of as a separate snack. More saliva is produced during meals, which helps rinse away candy bits and acids.

Grinding teeth Bruxism or other wise know as teeth grinding, is a serious dental issue that needs to be address by your dentist. Teeth grinding can wear teeth down over time, as well as chip or crack your teeth. It is most often caused by stress and sleeping habits, which can make this dental issue hard to control.

Avoiding hard foods during the day can reduce pain and damage from this habit. Wearing a mouth guard at night can prevent the damage caused by grinding while sleeping.

Be Careful About Tongue Piercings

We are not saying not to get tongue piercings if you want to, however be mindful of the risks of having a tongue piercing. Biting down on the metal stud can crack a tooth. Lip piercings pose a similar risk. And when metal rubs against the gums, it can cause gum damage that may lead to tooth loss. The mouth is also a haven for bacteria, so piercings increases the risk of infections and sores. Think about discussing the health risks with your dentist first.

Giving a baby a bedtime bottle of juice, milk, or formula, can put new teeth on a path to dental decay. The baby may become used to falling asleep with the bottle in his or her mouth, bathing the teeth in sugars overnight. It is best to keep bottles out of the crib. However if you must give your baby a bottle fill it only with water.

Safe Your Teeth By Wearing a Mouth Guard

Whether you play football, hockey, baseball or any other contact sport, do not get in the game without a mouth guard. A mouth guard protects the upper row of teeth. Without it, your teeth could get chipped or even knocked out when the action gets rough. Self-fitting mouth guards may be purchased at a store, or you can have one custom made by your dentist.

You might think chewing on ice is harmless, after all many people do have this habit. However munching on hard, frozen cubes can chip or even crack your teeth. Causing serious damage to your teeth that are not cheap to fix. Think twice before chewing on ice.