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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More pain before root canal, less to gain from anesthesia

Sunday, Nov. 5th 2023 6:35 AM

A study in the current issue of the journal Anesthesia Progress looked at whether a patient’s level of pain before a root canal changed the effectiveness of local anesthesia. The research showed that the more active pain a patient felt before the procedure, the lower the pain threshold was for that patient during surgery.

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The positive effects of brushing and flossing are well established

Friday, Nov. 3rd 2023 3:33 PM

Throughout several years more and more studies show links to poor oral health and overall health care issues like, heart disease, low birth weights for babies and even breast cancer, this just to name a few. Therefore taking care of your oral health property will also help to reduce the risk of having other health issues.

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Coronary heart disease patients with no teeth have nearly double risk of death

Tuesday, Oct. 31st 2023 6:23 AM

Coronary heart disease patients with no teeth have nearly double the risk of death as those with all of their teeth, according to research published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.1 The study in more than 15 000 patients from 39 countries found that levels of tooth loss were linearly associated with increasing death rates.

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Preventing Periodontal Disease – Share of Cost

Friday, Oct. 27th 2023 6:19 AM

Although periodontal disease has many large oral and over all risk factors, prevention of periodontal disease is quite easy. Just by having good at home dental care habits like regular brushing and flossing, using a mouthwash that fights plaque and by making and keeping your regular dental check ups with your dentist goes a long way in preventing periodontal disease.

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What is Periodontal Disease – Share of Cost

Tuesday, Oct. 24th 2023 3:13 PM

Periodontal disease is a common condition that ranges from simple gum inflammation to a serious disease causing major damage to the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth, and loss of teeth. Periodontal disease has also been linked with heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, as well as oral, esophageal, head and neck, pancreatic and lung cancers.

Previous studies have suggested that chronic inflammation could provide the link. Risk factors for periodontal disease include genetic predisposition, smoking and hormonal changes in girls and women, which can make gums more sensitive so that it is easier for gingivitis to develop. People with reduced ability to fight infection due to diseases such as diabetes or treatment for cancer are also prone. Medications that limit the flow of saliva can also leave the mouth vulnerable to infections.

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Periodontal Disease Linked to Breast Cancer

Saturday, Oct. 21st 2023 3:07 PM

Postmenopausal women with periodontal disease are more likely to develop breast cancer, according to research published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. Those with a history of smoking are particularly affected. After a mean follow-up time of 6.7 years, 2,124 women were diagnosed with breast cancer. The researchers found that among all women, the risk of breast cancer was 14% higher in those who had periodontal disease.

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Tooth fillings of the future may incorporate bioactive glass

Thursday, Oct. 19th 2023 3:05 PM

A few years from now millions of people around the world might be walking around with an unusual kind of glass in their mouth, and using it every time they eat. Engineers at Oregon State University have made some promising findings about the ability of “bioactive” glass to help reduce the ability of bacteria to attack composite tooth fillings – and perhaps even provide some of the minerals needed to replace those lost to tooth decay.

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Alcohol Consumption and Dental Care – Share of Cost

Monday, Oct. 16th 2023 3:01 PM

According to studies done, there may be a link with excessive alcohol consumption and it having a contributing factor towards mouth cancer. Excessive alcohol consumption increases the chances of developing mouth cancer by 30 percent.    

However, mouth cancer is the not the only oral health risk associated with alcoholic drinks. alcoholic drinks also often contain high levels of sugar which can lead to tooth decay. Tooth decay happens when the enamel and dentin of a tooth become softened by acid attack after you have eaten or drunk anything containing sugars. Over time, the acid makes a cavity in the tooth. This often leads to the tooth needing to be filled or even removed.

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Dental Implants – Share of Cost

Friday, Oct. 13th 2023 2:59 PM

Dental implants have become an important treatment for the replacement of teeth lost due to disease, injury or congenital tooth agenesis. Over the past 30 years, the incorporation of dental implants into everyday clinical dental practice has resulted in major improvements in oral health of patients through enhancements in function, esthetics and phonetics.

However it is important to note that many dental insurance plans do not provide benefits on implants. Providing benefits for bridges, partials, and dentures instead. If you want to have some saving off the cost of dental implants you may want to review the dental discount plan options that are available to you in your state. A dental discount plan offers up around 15 -20 percent off the cost of dental implants.

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I need Dental Insurance for $15 or Less A Month

Wednesday, Oct. 11th 2023 2:56 PM

Question: Is there any dental insurance plans that I can get for a signal person for only $15.00 or less a month. So far all the plans I see for dental insurance are around $30 – $45 or more a month. I am even willing to have longer waiting periods if that will help reduce my monthly cost. I have no major dental needs but I hate not having dental insurance just in case something was to come up.

Answer: Yes you can find low monthly cost insurance. What you would want to look for are HMO dental insurance plans. They normally offer very low affordable monthly cost and good over coverage’s. Another choice also would be a dental discount plan. They to are very affordable on a monthly cost and will help reduce your dental services needed.  We over both of these plans types in most states. Just enter your zip code in the quote box provided to review the plan options available.

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Looking for Dental Insurance – Share of Cost

Sunday, Oct. 8th 2023 6:52 AM

Question: I have been without dental insurance for over two years now when I was no longer accepted on my parents plan. Now I am on my own trying to get dental insurance but the truth of the matter is I really do not understand how dental insurance works. What is better for me to get a dental HMO or a dental PPO.

Answer: Which is best depends on personal factors for you. Like do you want to stay with a current dentist? Is cost a factor ? Do you have current dental care needs you are trying to address? To determine which plan type would best work for you, you need to first determine what it is you want in a dental insurance plan. Review our dental insurance options we provide, if you have any questions about the plans then call our member service line at 310-534-3444 as we be happy to assist you.

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Pre-existing Conditions – Share of Cost

Thursday, Oct. 5th 2023 6:49 AM

Question: Do to a job change I no longer have dental insurance. It is very important that I maintain dental insurance for my health care. I have diabetes and because of my diabetes I have on and off again problems with my teeth. I have problems mostly with my gums but I also get many cavities due to being a diabetic. I have to see my dentist every three months just so I can keep my teeth in good shape.

So I would like to know if getting dental insurance is going to be a problem with having diabetes? Also I do not want to change dentist since mine knows about my diabetes and I like the way he takes care of me. I do not know where to look for dental insurance and I want to make sure I will be covered for my future dental needs.

Answer: Most dental insurance plans do not exclude for pre-existing. You being diabetic and having dental care under the plan should not be an issue. However just read terms and conditions of the plans you are viewing. Most dental insurance will not cover work in progress which is not what you have. The other factor you mention was about keeping your current dentist. I would suggest calling your dental office up and finding out what plans they are a provider of. This will save you from reviewing plans they they do not accept.

If you have to buy a PPO or Indemnity dental insurance plan in order to stay with your current dentist then make sure you carefully read the plans term and conditions, since these types of plans will normally have waiting periods and maximum limitations that may effect your current dental care needs.

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Looking for Dental Insurance – Share of Cost

Tuesday, Oct. 3rd 2023 6:40 AM

Question: Right now I an in school so I do not get benefits from my part time job. Is it possible for me to get dental insurance on my own? I do not have a lot of money but want to have some dental for my oral health needs.

Answer: Since you are looking for a lower cost dental insurance plan I would suggest reviewing any dental HMO options available in your state. Dental HMO insurance plans are the more affordable plans with fewer limitations, however you will need to go to a plan provider. You may so want to review any dental discount plans that are available to you in your state. As dental discount plans make dental care more affordable for a very monthly cost.

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Looking for a Good Dental Insurance – Share of Cost

Saturday, Sep. 30th 2023 2:38 PM

Question: I am self employed and I have been looking for good dental insurance plan for my family. What I am finding are plans that do not cover much and has a max limit of $1000.00 – $2000.00. I want something that does not have a max limit and overs better coverage’s without all the waiting periods.

Answer: It is common for dental PPO or Indemnity dental insurance plans to have waiting periods and maximum limitations. You may want to review any HMO insurance options that are available to you in your state. HMO insurance plans generally do not have those types of restrictions and limitations.

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