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...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 care, consumers may find themselves short on options. Like health coverage, dental coverage has not kept up with double-digit cost increases. The average allowance is still around $1000 -$1200 per year per individual. A family with children who need braces would be hard-pressed to make this type of coverage work.As a result of this situation, consumers are starting to educate themselves on the different alternatives to traditional health care such as health savings accounts. One of the fastest growing alternatives in health care is the discount dental plan. Because discount dental plans are not insurance products, they're quite often free of the hassles such as limits or exclusions that are normally associated with traditional dental insurance. Discount dental plans often have so many benefits it would be nearly impossible to list them...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...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 are treated, and not the cause. It may be mild to severe and because it is improperly diagnosed, sufferers in desperation, travel the circuit of neurologists, psychologists, psychiatrists, osteopaths and chiropractors, with little if any success. Cardinal signs and indicators to the diagnosis of this condition (Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome or Disturbance) may include a marked jaw "click" or "clunk" on opening, tenderness over the joint capsule and soreness internally in the muscles adjacent the joint. Occasionally partners complain of "tooth grinding" or "bruxing" during the night. The cause is jaw misalignment and this in turn is the result of an inherent orthodontic problem which has not been recognized as a condition which should be treated by a dentist. Treatment is active or passive; active orthodontic treatment in most cases is not feasible as this is a problem of later life, where teeth may also have been lost over time....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
Healthy teeth help babies to chew food easily, and to speak properly. They also help to have babies a beautiful, healthy smile. In addition to that, baby teeth are the place keepers of permanent teeth. They prevent early diseases and tooth loss and...more