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Archive for the 'Dental Benefits' CategoryDental Benefit – What is a Dental BridgeA dental bridge is an appliance that fills the space left by missing teeth with artificial ones, held in place by attaching to natural teeth or implants. A dental bridge can be removable or fixed in place. Read the rest of this entry » Dental Benefit – Bleeding Gums.My gums have been bleeding when I brush my teeth. I brush two to three times a day depending on what I eat. Lately I have notice that my gums look a little redder then they use to and they bleeding when I brush. Not a lot but enough for me to notice. Should I see a dentist about this? I worried that something is up. Read the rest of this entry » Dental Benefit – What is a DeductibleThe Deductible is the amount of dental expense for which the beneficiary (you) is responsible before a third party (the dental insurance plan) will assume payment of benefits. Example: $50 Deductible Per Person Per Calendar Year Read the rest of this entry » Dental Benefit – How do I make sure that my dental work is covered.I need to have three filling and one crown for a cracked back molar. I do have dental insurance but when I ask the dental office staffing what I am covered for and for how much they do not seem to know or will not give me a direct answer. Read the rest of this entry » Dental Benefit – How CBCT is Becoming an Essential Tool in Decision MakingRadiographic signs, detectable on an orthopantomogram (OPG) indicating the presence of close relationship between the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) and lower third molar requires further investigation to better understand its relevant course. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is an essential radiographic investigation for understanding the accurate course of the IAN in high risk mandibular third molars. This has become a standard preoperative risk assessment for lower third molar procedures – Source Dental News Read the rest of this entry » Dental Benefit – The Cause of Dental Tooth DecayTooth decay occurs when foods containing carbohydrates, such as breads, cereals, milk, soda, fruits, cakes, or candy are left on the teeth. Bacteria that live in the mouth digest these foods, turning them into acids. The bacteria, acid, food debris, and saliva combine to form plaque, which clings to the teeth. The acids in plaque dissolve the enamel surface of the teeth, creating holes in the teeth called cavities, or caries. Read the rest of this entry » Dental Benefit – Dental DecayDecay is a term use for cavities, the decomposition of the tooth structure. Tooth decay is the process that results in a dental cavity. It occurs when bacteria in your mouth make acids that eat away at your tooth. If not treated, tooth decay can cause pain, infection, and tooth loss Read the rest of this entry » Need Treatment for Gum Disease – Dental BenefitI need to see a Periodontist since it seems I have very bad gums. I been going to the dentist for my teeth an although I do not have any cavities my gums would hurt. He did do a deep cleaning but my gums still bleed and they are still very red. If I do not have insurance will I need to have a referral to see a Periodontist? Or can I just go to one on my own. I have the money I just never bother getting dental insurance because to me dental insurance never insured what I wanted or had really long term waiting period. Read the rest of this entry » Dental Benefit – Toothache Pain for the Past Ten Days.Reply: I have not been in to see the dentist for a very long time. I never had any dental insurance and I work on and off when I can so I do not have a lot of money. I have been dealing with one of my teeth that hurts on and off. Only within the last two weeks or so it really hurts more often and I am not sure what to do about it. I can not afford to see a dentist so how can I make this pain stop? Read the rest of this entry » Dental Benefit – What is a Dental HMOQuestion: I am in need of dental insurance since I have not been to the dentist for a little over a year now. I called some local dentist in the phone book and was told not to get a dental HMO plan if I was going to get dental insurance first. Why do they say that? What is a dental HMO plan and what is so bad about them that three dentist tell me not to get an HMO plan. The few PPO plans I have seen on line are really pricey. Are HMO cheaper or more expensive? I can not go to a dentist without getting some type of plan first. Read the rest of this entry » Dental Benefit – Do Dental Whitening Strips WorkI do not have the money to get my teeth whiten by the dentist so I was thinking of using Crest whiten strips. I never use whiten strips before so I would like to know, are they hard to use? Like do the strips stay in place or are you having to mess with them all the time just to whiten your teeth. Do the strips really work like they show them to? How long do you use the strip for? Read the rest of this entry » Dental Benefit – Why are some dental insurance plans higher in cost for people over 65Question: I am 70 years of age. My teeth are all in good shape and I take very good care of them. So why is it that when I am looking for dental insurance plans many of the ones I have come across are more expensive in their monthly premium for people who are over age 65. Not only are they more expensive, but also offer less coverage’s. This does not seem fair to me by any means. Why should I have to pay more and get less. I know people that are in their thirties that have really bad teeth and need much more dental work done, then I have ever had to have in my 70 years of living. Read the rest of this entry » Dental Benefit – Waiting Periods and Dollars Max Limits.Question: Why do dental insurance plans have waiting periods and dollars max limits? I am not sure I understand the reasoning behind making me buy a plan but not offering me the coverage I need for a year or sometimes longer. Then if I do put up with that I get maxed out with a yearly limit amount. Seems to me only the insurance company benefits from this and not the person buying the plan. So if any one can explain how buying dental insurance really helps you with your dental costs. Read the rest of this entry » |
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