An example of dual coverage’s:  If both of your dental insurance plans provide you with two basic cleaning’s a year, each with 100 percent coverage,

Many people tend to think in this case they can have four cleaning’s in an year. However it is important to understand, you would not be entitled to four cleaning’s a year. The primary plan pays its benefit as if there is no other insurance (or secondary plan in place)   The secondary plan acts as a supplement to your primary plan, with its payments limited to the lesser of its normal benefit or the patient’s out-of-pocket costs under the primary plan.

With athletes losing teeth every year from playing the sports they love it is always important to make sure you are protecting your teeth when play sports.  Sport Injuries to the mouth can be disfiguring, they also can take time away from school and or work.  Dental repair due to sport injuries can also become expensive. Take the time for some preventive dental care when play sports and use a properly fitted mouthguard. If you are not waring a mouthguard that fits correctly it looses the protection benefits.

When you are covered by two different dental insurance plans it is called having “dual coverage.” However, having two dental insurance plans or “dual coverage” does not “double” your coverage’s. Having dual coverage will normally reduce your out-of-pocket expense.

I need a dental insurance plan that provides benefits for Orthodontic dental services for an adult. I am 26 and I have two gaps in my teeth. That braces could fix but I can not afford braces without some help.

Reply: There are dental insurance plans that do offer adult braces. Typically you find it in and HMO insurance plan but some PPO plans may also offer adult braces. Since we don’t know what state you in I can not advise what plan we offer would help. So call our member service line at 310-534-3444 so that we can help you find a dental insurance plan that fits your dental care needs.

Before buying a supplemental dental insurance plan it is important to know how and if your primary dental plan handles coordinating benefits. Coordinating benefits policy has a significant affect on how much you pay for your dental care services, so often this information can be found in your original dental insurance paperwork.

However, If it is not call your dental plan’s member services department and ask where it can be found. If an insurance plan will not specify their policies, escalate your request.

Often times Medicare policy holders will typically purchase supplemental dental insurance to get needed dental coverage that is not covered on their basic Medicare policies. Supplemental dental insurance may also refer to plans that are purchased by individuals who already have dental coverage, but who need extra benefits or coverage in excess of what their current policy provides.

Because tartar can’t be removed with brushing or flossing, Your dentist will need to remove any tartar build up You may have obtained since your last visit.

After he has done so, the next step in the cleaning process is to polish your teeth. Using special tools and a gritty paste will remove any surface stains on the teeth. In between your dental visits, be sure to brush twice and floss once daily. This will help improve your overall dental health.

During the check up, the dentist will thoroughly inspect your teeth for any signs of cavities or plaque build up. If the plaque is not removed, it will harden and become tartar, which can cause periodontal disease. The dentist will also check your gums to ensure they are healthy. Most dentists will also check the tongue, jaw, throat, face, and neck for signs of swelling or other possible injury.

Question: I have a dental HMO insurance plan were I have to choose a dentist in the plans network of providers. I live in an area where I had about a dozen dentist to choose from so I picked the dentist that was closest to me.

The issue I have is that the dental office was not a clean as I would like. Also the staffing was rude to me and I had to wait over 45 minutes after my appointed time. I did not mind the dentist he did good work. It is kind of hard to mess up on a cleaning since that is all I needed.

I am upset that even though my plan let me change my dental office I was out another month before the change would go though. I wanted them to credit me the month since I am not able to use the plan but they would not. I think they should since it is the plans fault for having bad dental offices on their list. Mad about waiting and would like to complain about this dental office so that other people do not have to pick them. Do I tell the insurance company about my troubles?

Reply: It is not unheard of that dental appointments run late. A suggest to help avoid that in the future is to call about an hour before your dental appoint to confirm if they are running on time.

I not sure what the real issue is. Is it with the dental office or the insurance company? You stated you did not like the staffing of the dental office and the place was not as clean as you would have wanted it to be. Yet the dentist was nice enough and did a good job. Therefore you had some work done at the time of the visit.

However due to the issues you had it sounded like to me that you had the insurance company change your provider. Typically a change would go though like that the following month. Unless there is a dental issue that needed to be address ASAP it really should not be an issue due to you already having your preventive care done. How are you out any benefits?

I really do not see the issue with the insurance company. As far as the dental office I guess you can complain to the dentist about the staffing and how the place was not clean but since you change to different provider I do not see the point of complaining.

I say chalk it up to a bad dentist, and hope the new provider is a better fit for you

Simple saliva test may reveal deadly diseases early enough to treat them

In a comprehensive analysis ever conducted of RNA molecules in human saliva, reveals that saliva contains many of the same disease-revealing molecules that are contained in blood. It was published online today by the peer-reviewed journal Clinical Chemistry and will be published in the journal’s January 2015 special print issue, “Molecular Diagnostics: A Revolution in Progress.”

Question: Looking for a dental insurance plan that would cost no more then $30.00 a month. Is there any dental insurance plans that would fit within my budget

Answer: I would say most HMO dental insurance plan would fit that budget for an individual. We offer dental HMO plans in most state. Check out what we have available to you in your state by enter your zip code in quote box provided. Call our office at 310-534-3444 M-F 8am – 4pm

Added Dental Risks, What you should know before having your tongue pierced

You may know that some of the risk factors to having your tongue, lips and cheeks pierced which includes dangers like chipped and fractured teeth damage to your gums, periodontal disease and problems with speech. However did you also know that the studs themselves could be harboring bacteria increasing risks factors for infection.

Studies found that studs made of steel seemed to promote development of a biofilm a thin layer of microorganisms that adhere to the surface of a structure. Types of bacteria associated with staph infections were found on the steel and titanium studs, leading researchers to conclude that metal studs increase risks for complications if a piercing channel becomes infected.

Following an extraction, your dentist will typically send you home to recover. Recovery typically takes a few days. The following can help minimize discomfort, reduce the risk of infection, and speed recovery.

• Take painkiller as prescribed
• Apply cold compact to the affected area right after the procedure to help keep down swelling
• Try not to rinse or spit forcefully for at least one full day to avoid dislodging the clot that forms in the socket
• Do not drink from a straw for at least a day

Finding a Dentist that is Offering Best Price for dental care.

Want to make sure you get the best price and still receive the best dental care. Bellevue Washington dentist is doing just that. Dr. Matt Rafie, a Bellevue dentist, guarantees patients the best price in the Bellevue area for implants, abutments and crowns, and for patients who receive these restorations, A to Z Dental also guarantees 5 to 10 years for the life of each restoration. Dr. Matt Rafie stated that he wants to his patients to know that they are getting the best quality dental care possible and that he can guarantee that the restorations will last for five to ten years.

When searching for a dentist find out what their warenties are. How long will they guarantee their dental services for. Sometimes going to the cheepest dentist is not always the best option if they do not have some guarantees on their services.

Using Online Patient Testimonials help to Reinforce Patient Confidence in their dentist

Dr Jordan Tomalty,dentist in Boynton Beach Florida encourage their patients to write their own testimonials about the dental care and services they receive from Tomalty Dental Care. The testimonials on posted on their practice website for current and future patient review. By patient sharing their experience at Tomalty Dental Care it helps make other future patients feel more confidence about having their dental work done.

See if your dentist has this service or if you are looking for a new dentist find out if they provide such a service for your review prior to making a new appointment.

Finding new way to have Pain-Free Repair Of Teeth with New Peptide Fluid

In the Medical News Today: Researchers at the University of Leeds have discovered a pain-free way of tackling dental tooth decay that reverses the damage of acid attack and re-builds teeth. This pioneering treatment promises to transform the approach to filling teeth forever.

The new peptide fluid essentially is helping acid-damaged teeth to regenerate themselves. It is a totally natural non-surgical repair process and is entirely pain-free too. The fluid was designed by researchers in the University of Leeds’ School of Chemistry, led by Dr Amalia Aggeli. It contains a peptide known as P 11-4 that – under certain conditions – will assemble together into fibres. In practice, this means that when applied to the tooth, the fluid seeps into the micro-pores caused by acid attack and then spontaneously forms a gel. This gel then provides a ‘scaffold’ or framework that attracts calcium and regenerates the tooth’s mineral from within, providing a natural and pain-free repair.

How Vending Machines can Influence a Child Diet and Oral Health Care.

Although many school are changing what foods choices are provide in their vending machines many more vending machines still provide sugar-filled sodas, sweetened fruit drinks, and non-nutritious snacks that can affect children teeth. In the younger grades, schools are either removing vending machines altogether or putting in healthier snacks options.

Though in the high schools and collages junk food in vending machines are still wildly offer. Many dentist are concerned that their patients are still consuming too much of the sugar-filled sodas, sweetened fruit drinks, and non-nutritious snacks that are found in many vending machines. These types of snacks normally have very little if any nutritional value and over time they can take a toll on ones teeth. Food choices among children and teens are important factors that affect how quickly they may develop tooth decay.

In a new research of a study of over 1,000 post-menopausal women it was forecast that over one in four post-menopausal women have a higher risk to suffer from tooth loss over a five year period. This risk increases to nearly 90 per cent if other risk factors are present, especially diabetes and if they smoke. Having proper dental care and maintaining good oral hygiene reduces the risk factors.

Scientists have discovered that bacteria, normally found in our mouths, is a tool that can be use to invade heart tissue, causing a dangerous and sometimes lethal infection of the heart known as endocarditis. S. mutans is a bacterium best known for causing cavities.

The study done raises the possibility of creating a screening tool – perhaps a swab of the cheek, or a spit test to gauge a dental patient’s vulnerability to the condition.

Normally, S. mutans normally confine themselves to the mouth, but sometimes, after a dental procedure or even after a vigorous bout of flossing, the bacteria can enter the bloodstream. Our immune system usually destroys them, but occasionally – within just a few seconds – they travel to the heart and colonize its tissue, especially heart valves. The bacteria can cause endocarditis – inflammation of heart valves – which can be deadly. Infection by S. mutans is a leading cause of the condition.

Many people deal with having sensitive teeth on a daily bases. Normally when eating or drinking something hot, cold, sweet or acidic. Sensitivity can happen when your tooth enamel start to thin or ware down. Exposing the underlying root surface dentin. Receding gums can also expose your tooth dentin causing tooth sensitivity.

There are many factors as to why you can ware or thin down your tooth enamel. A few would be drinking Acidic beverages like as sodas, Teeth grinding, Brushing with abrasive toothpaste or brushing incorrectly or over brushing more then recommended.

Where as gum disease can cause receding gums. Other ways to to expose your tooth dentin would be by a chipped or fractured tooth. With proper dental care you can avoid sensitive teeth. Talk to your dentist if you currently have sensitive teeth to find out the best treatment plan option for you.