About a year ago, my dentist and hygienist said that I had gingivitis. Actually, I suspect that I've had it for over a decade. The interesting thing about gingivitis is that it doesn't make much noise as it slowly erodes your gum tissue. Sometimes, a lot of bone loss can occur before you become aware of it.What made me pay attention was when the hygienist wanted me to sign a paper that the office would not be responsible if I lost my teeth. At...more
Part I of this two-part series focused on that 15 percent of the United States population that is without health benefits. It was disturbing to learn that 80 percent of uninsured households have at least one parent working full-time, and still they are without health benefits.But there is another trend in the US that is more startling! Shrinking health benefits for employed Americans AND retirees alike. What is even more disturbing is that,...more
If you've been looking into cheap dental plans because you are concerned about your child's dental health then there are a few things that you may not be aware of. You see, all dental plans are NOT created equal and some will charge you way too much money and not provide nearly enough coverage. Compared to other things that are available now, some of these other plans are on the verge of being a rip off. Are you curious what I'm referring to? I thought you might be. Read on...The plans that I'm brining into questionare called, you guessed it - Dental Insurance! What? I'll bet you thought I was going to tell you how great they are, weren't you? Regardless, dental insurance is not the best way to get dental care for you or your child. The main reason that I say this is because most "competent" dental insurance plans are very expensive and do NOT cover pre-existing conditions. Pre-existing conditions are any problems that you or your child may have before you purchase the policy. This means that if you or another family member has a cavity, needs a root canal, ect. that you will NOT be covered and will have to pay for treatment out of your own pocket at full price. Dental insurance is...more
There's no doubt about it. When you decide to take care of your oral health, you make a wise decision. The vast majority of doctors and dentists believe there is some relation between oral health and a persons overall physical health.However, when it comes to finding a quality dental plan to defray the skyrocketing costs of professional oral...more
Dental Health Care is one of the best prevention programs to ensure fresh breath, healthy mouth and teeth for life. Dental diseases are not considered to be fatal .Hence very often people neglect the importance of oral hygiene. Nevertheless, the cost of dental disease in pain, suffering, treatment and loss of work is huge. Teeth are meant to last a...more
More than a few times a week I am asked to answer questions regarding when a Dental Practice should bring on a new Dental Assocatate. The questions come from dentists who need one (or think they need one) right away, as well as those just entertaining the idea for the future. There are obvious pros to adding an associate: more service for your patients, potentially more time off, someone to cover emergencies, etc. There are also some just as obvious cons: your patients may not like the new doctor, and you might worry about them making off with your patient base, etc. Thirteen years in private practice and close to as many as a trainer/consultant have taught me one hardbound rule: there is definitely a right and wrong way to go about this associate business. If you are considering bringing on one or more dental associates (whether this is now or ten years from now), there are several things to consider:1. When should you get an associate?2. How would you structure compensation?3. What's the best way to find one? 4. What are the important points to cover when interviewing?5. How will you integrate them into your practice? I'll start with number one: When...more
Dental Occlusal therapy is a treatment for chronic headache and pain from the area around the jaw joint and often extending into the back of the neck. It is often misnamed "tension headache" and may be worse in the morning. Most commonly the symptoms...more
What will you do if you have to shell out thousands of dollars every year on dental procedures, check ups, treatment, and consultation for yourself and your family? Yes you surely want toÂ…right? Well there is never a case when people do not want to...more
Pressure on the body from a weighted blanket can relieve anxiety at the dentist's office. For years, many people have enjoyed the weight from the heavy vest worn while getting x-rays at the dentist's office as commonly known from a multitude of...more
National Smile Month runs simultaneously in both the UK and USA from 17th May to 16th June 2009. In the UK it is promoted by the British Dental Health Foundation while in the USA Oral Health America is co-ordinating the thirty day event. This is the...more
Ask yourself these questions:1. Do you delay trips to the dentist, even when in pain?2. Do simple dental check-ups worry you?3. Are annual cleanings a source of nervousness?4. Has avoiding dental care resulted in bigger problems?5. Does the sound of...more
The article is about the recent statistics with regards to people behavior related to their dental checkup and treatment. Further, a solution is also provided for dental care which is lucrative enough.According to the study done by National Institute...more