According to other studies that was presented to the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, it found that gum disease could up the time it takes for a woman to become pregnant. In the study, women with gum disease took an average of seven months to conceive, compared to five months among their peers without gum disease. One hypothesis for the cause is, the inflammation resulting from gum disease.

According to a new study that was published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, it found an association between the use of a non-alcohol antimicrobial mouth rinse in pregnant women and a decreased rate of delivering babies prematurely. While the study didn’t look to find the reason for the difference, lead author Marjorie Jeffcoat of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine told Reuters that one theory is that gum-disease-induced inflammation could trigger early birth.

Question: Can you get a student discount on dental insurance? I am a full time student.  I need something cheap.  Maybe a plan that  offer a student discount on the cost would be great.  I do not want to spend a lot for dental insurance since I only go to the dentist twice a year.

Reply: There are many low cost dental HMO insurance plan options running around $8.00 – $20.00 a month for an individual. They do not provide additional discount for student but are priced low enough that hopefully you can find it affordable.  Most HMO dental insurance plan also offer preventive care such as your twice a year cleanings, X-rays and checkup for little to no cost. This is also well within a lower cost budget since you stated that is mostly all you do.

Your dentist may remind you at each appointment to make sure you are brushing and flossing daily. Although you may feel the dentist is nagging you about proper at home dental care habits your dentist knows that along with regular cleaning are the key components to keep your teeth and gums healthy.

In addition your dentist know that how well you take care of your mouth could actually affect your entire body. Think about it your mouth is the front door to the rest of your body, and it is not pristine. Your mouth is filled with bacteria. Having proper oral and dental care habits helps reduce harmful bacteria in your mouth, as well reduce what is getting though the door to the rest of your body.

Benefit of a Dental Discount Plan When Needing Adult Orthodontic Services

Often times dental insurance plans do not provide benefits for adult orthodontic care and when they do it is on traditional metal braces. Many adult however would prefer braces that are more aesthetically pleasing. That is when a dental discount plan becomes very helpful. Dental discount plans are not insurance plans, however they do provide discount saving off most all dental services provided. Dental discount plans are low cost dental plan options and they normally provide between 20 to 25 percent off the cost of orthodontic services regardless of they type of braces you may choose to have.

Ceramic braces are made of clear materials and are therefore less visible on your teeth than metal braces. Ceramic braces are used mainly on older teenagers and adult patients who have aesthetic concerns. While ceramic braces are visually less prominent, they do require more attention to oral hygiene as ceramic braces are larger than metal braces. The only drawback to ceramic brackets is that they are more fragile, and the elastic ties can discolor between orthodontic visits with certain foods and smoking.

Question: I am looking for the best dental insurance for a California student.  I am wanting to get the best dental insurance plan but do not know how to determine what dental insurance plan is the best.  What are some things I should know when buying a dental plan?  Thanks for any advise given

Reply: Start with your dental needs. Preventive care with most insurance plans are free to little cost but if you feel your current dental needs go beyond preventive care then you may be wanting a plan that will not have waiting periods, such as an HMO. Most HMO dental insurance plans do not have waiting periods but read the terms and conditions of each plan to confirm.

Next important factor is whether or not you are wanting to stay with a current dental provider. If so then you are not only trying to find a dental insurance plan for yourself but one that your provider takes.  Since HMO dental insurance plan you have to choose a plan provider you may then have to look at the PPO insurance options in order to stay with or choose your own dentist.  Dental PPO’s plans will normally have waiting periods and annual maximal limitations so make sure you once again read each plan carefully to understand their terms and conditions.

When shopping for a low cost dental HMO insurance plan make sure the plan you are reviewing has more then one dental provider you may want to go to. Most HMO dental insurance plan requires that you pick the dental provide you wish to see under their plan during the application process. Yet you should make sure that there are at least two or more dental providers under the selected plan you are reviewing.

By picking a plan that has more then one dental provider in the mile radius you are willing to travel, you are leaving your self open to make changes if necessary. You can not change dental providers if there is only one provider in the plan to pick from. Therefore it may be best to choose and HMO with more dental providers, then one with fewer dental providers, even if benefits are slightly better with the plan that has less providers.

Clear appliances, such as Invisalign, use a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners to straighten your teeth. Since invisaligns are invisible no one can tell you are wearing them. Invisaligns are also removable, thus letting you eat and drink what you want while in treatment. This benefit also lets you brush and floss your teeth like normal. Since the aligners do not have any metal they are more comfortable and will not cause mouth abrasions during treatment.

One main benefit of a dental PPO plan, is being able to either use a dentist that is in the plan network or outside the plan network of providers. This is key when trying to stay with your own dentist that may not be a provider of any dental HMO insurance plan. Another benefit is since you have a free choice of choosing your own dentist you can also choose to see a dental specialist when needed. Such as a Pediatric dentist for young children or children with special needs.

Question: I have been without dental insurance for over two years. I am a student out 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.

Reply: For a student an HMO may be more affordable for you. Not only regarding the cost of the dental insurance plan but for the dental services render.

You will need to choose a dentist in the HMO dental insurance plan network provider data base. So unless you are trying to stay with a dentist I would suggest reviewing our  HMO dental insurance options first.

PPO’s dental insurance plans are more costly and have more restrictions such as waiting periods and maximum annual dollar limitations you need to fully understand.  However these plans are really good in letting you stay with or choose your own dentist.  So which is better will depend on what you can afford to pay and what you feel is your current dental care needs.

To review all our dental insurance options just enter your zip code in the quote box provided. If you should have any questions about our plans our member services at 310-534-3444 will be happy to help you with our plan options M-F 8am-4pm

Paying Attention to Your Dental and Oral Health.

We talked in prior posts about the importance of having good at home dental habits (brushing and flossing your teeth regularly) in order to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Yet one step that is often forgotten is being aware of changes within your mouth. While you are brushing and flossing your teeth make sure to look inside your mouth each time for any noticeable changes. Are your gums nice and pink, or red or swollen? Do your gums bleed while brushing or flossing your teeth? If you know what the inside of your mouth normally looks like, you will be able to quickly spot discoloration or sores. If you do see changes in your mouth that is outside the norm, speak to your dentist and have it check out. Add this important step in your daily dental care routine in order to maintain healthy teeth, gums and overall wellness.

Question: I need Dental Insurance, but only have $20 a month to spend. Is there any dental insurance plans that I can get for a signal person for only $20.00 a month.  That is all the extra money I have to spend on dental insurance.   So far all the plans I see for dental insurance are around $40 – $55 a month or more….

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 do dislike not having dental insurance just in case something was to come up.  Can you offer me a low cost dental insurance plan?

Reply: Yes, you can find low monthly cost dental insurance. What you would want to look for are the HMO dental insurance plans options. They normally offer very low affordable monthly cost at around $8.00-$20.00 a month for an individual as well as good over coverage’s.

Another choice also would be a dental discount plan. They too are very affordable on a monthly cost bases and will help reduce your total dental care costs.

Depending on what state you are in we offer both types of dental insurance and plans. Just enter you zip code in the quote box provided.  If you should have any questions about our dental plan options please call our member service line at 310-534-3444 M-F  8am-4pm

Sometimes a person can put off buying or having dental insurance until there are larger dental needs to address. This is common but not highly advise. However say you are shopping for dental insurance do to a toothache need. Even though you may have a toothache it is important fully understand the dental insurance plan you are going to buy and how it is going to benefit your current dental need. You will want to make sure the dental insurance plan you are buying does not have any waiting periods. In cases like this, you may want to review dental HMO insurance plans. Most dental HMO plans do not have waiting periods. Therefore you are able to receive benefits for all covered dental services. Where as most PPO insurance plans do have waiting periods therefore they may not be the best dental insurance option when you have a dental toothache issue.

Need dental help I have really bad teeth: I have some really bad teeth and no money to really fix them.  When I was younger I never really took care of them and use to drink a lot of soda and eat sweets.  However, now I have stop doing that for the most part but it like all my teeth hurt and my gums bleed every time I brush.  Is there anything I can do about fixing up my teeth before they fall out?   Were can someone go that has no money for dental care.

Reply: I suggest that you review your budget. Many people say they have no money for dental care but the fact is by getting the right dental plan there is no reason not to take care of your teeth.

There are many low cost dental insurance plan like HMO. Many of which offers free preventive dental care. Had you had one of those plans you would have hopefully avoided having your current teeth issues. Dental HMO plans as low as $8.00 a month. You can see where it would take very little to get some basic dental care.

If you do not have HMO in your state then there is always Dental discount plans that are also low cost, and would save you money off your dental care.

I suggest looking at the plans that are available to you but just entering your zip in the box above you will have access to the plans that this website has to offer you.  If you have any questions about the available dental insurance and plan options just call our member service line at 310-534-3444 M-F 8am-4pm

Bacteria enter through the cavities and affects the dental nerve and gum tissues. They are responsible for causing gum inflammation, swelling, bleeding, and tartar deposits. However bacteria infections can be prevented by having good dental care habits such as brushing your teeth twice a day, flossing daily, using anti-bacterial mouthwashes and by seeing a dentist regularly. If you do have any dental pain make sure to see a dentist right away.

Trying to maintain regularly dental checkups at an affordable cost? If so, think about buying dental insurance. The fact is most dental insurance plans provide preventive dental services at no cost to you. Dental insurance companies know one way to avoid having to pay out larger dental claims, is by providing preventive dental care at either a very low cost or at no charge to their insureds.

The hope is, that people who have dental insurance are seeing their dentist regularly for their preventive dental care needs, thus reducing the risk of having to have larger dental needs in the future.  However, if larger dental services are needed, the dental insurance plan will still help to make larger dental care needs more affordable. Benjamin Franklin once said “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This saying holds true with preventive dental care. Seeing your dentist for your regular dental checkups is much better then having to go to the dentist for a root canal.

Having Good Dental Health By Having Regular Dental Checkups.

Maintaining good dental health does not stop at good at home dental habits. Yes it is very important that you have good dental habits such as brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing daily. However if you are stopping there you not doing all you can do to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Regular dental checkups helps control dental plaque.  This is done by cleaning free floating oral bacteria before they build plaque. However your dentist does not only clean your teeth during a dental check up. The dentist looks for signs of tooth decay, gum disease, and overall oral health care wellness.

Question: Can having bad teeth really give you a heart attack?
 
My mom has bad teeth and though I keep telling her that she should do something about them she keeps putting of saying that she does not want to toss her money at a dentist that is going to charge her an arm and leg to fix a few teeth that do not even hurt her. She always taught us to take good care of our teeth when we were growing up took us to the dentist twice a year.  I do not understand why she does not take care of her own teeth.

Then one of my friend told me that bad teeth can cause you to have heart problems and even give you a heart attack.  Is this true?  If it is I want to tell my mom so maybe she do more about her teeth.

Reply: According to a few studies, yes bad dental health is link to heart conditions.  Bad teeth and gums have bacteria can get into your blood causing hart problems as well as other internal problems.

If your mom is really only worried about the cost of dental services let her know there are many great low cost HMO insurance plans she can get that may offer her free to very low cost for preventive dental care (Many of which we sell on this website).  As well as low and fair cost for the remaining dental services she may need. Offer to buy her the plan for her, they are affordable and since you want her to go to the dentist it may be a way to get her to go.

How Onions are Good for Your Dental Health

Onion are rich in powerful anti-bacterial sulphur compounds, which kills the bacteria that harms your teeth and gums. For best results eat onions in the raw. About the only downside of eating onions is just the said of effect it may have on your breath. Therefore eat raw onions when you are not worried about an bad breath issues.