Question: What is the best individual dental plan I could get in California?  

Answer:  All our dental insurance plans and dental discount plans are the best.  However, what is best for you and your dental needs really depends on you.  That means in order to determine what would be the best plan for your dental needs would mean we would need to know what you are wanting in a plan. 

As an example: Are you wanting to stay with a current dental office? If so then you would need to buy a dental insurance and or plan that they are a provider of or get a plan that let you go out of their network of providers.   

Another example: Do you have current dental needs to take care of such as a crown or filling?  What dental care services you may need can also effect what type of plan may be best for you.  That’s because most PPO and Free choice of provider plans will also have waiting periods for certain dental services such as filling and crowns.    

I suggest reviewing the different plan types we provide then if you have any questions about out plans please call our member services at 310-534-3444 as they will be happy to help you choose a plan the will best fit your dental care needs. 

Question: I am shopping out dental insurance and most of the plans I see that you have to buy them online.  I don’t normally buy anything on line so just wondering how safe it is. 

Answer: I can not speak in regards to other website but we provide a secure website once you get into the application of any of our plan options. You may want to keep in mind how safe it is to buy anything on line, also depends on your own computer.  However with that said, we do provide a member service line (310-534-3444) where you can also place your dental insurance order over the phone M-F 8am-4pm 

When shopping for dental insurance it is a good idea to review more then just one or two plans. Luckily we provide quotes though many different companies as well as quotes for different dental plan types. From PPO to HMO and Indemnity to Dental Discount plans.  We believe the more plan options you have to review the better you will be able to find a plan that is right for your own dental care needs. 

We provide over 30+ dental plan options in most states so that you are able to compare multiple plans in order to choose the one that will best fit your own dental care needs. 

In order to review our dental insurance and plan options just enter your zip code in the quote box provided. If you have any questions about the plans available please call our member services at 310-534-3444 as they will be happy to help 

When shopping for dental insurance you should review more then just cost of the plan.   Sure cost is important especially when you are on a fit budget. However in order to a quality dental insurance plan for your dental care needs benefits of each plan should be review carefully. 

A lower cost plan may cost you more in dental care services. A higher cost plan may have better over all benefits but may so have limitations that can restrictions you from when certain coverages are made effective under the plan. Knowing each plans terms and conditions before buying will help you in choosing the best plan for you and or your family dental care needs.

Our website provides you with free individual and family quotes so that you can compare dental plans cost and benefits. Our plans range from low cost dental HMO Insurance and Dental Discount plans, as well as PPO and Indemnity insurance plans that let you choose or stay with your current dental office. 

Seeing a dentist regularly is an important part of keeping and maintain good oral health. When you are going to a dentist you like and trust the last thing you may want to do is change dental providers in order to have dental insurance.

On our website we provide you with dental insurance plans that let you go outside their network of providers as well as dental insurance plans that have no providers, letting you go to any dentist of your choice. 

Question:  I want dental insurance, not a dental discount plan they did not work as well as I would have like. Yet I want a dental insurance plan that dose not have any waiting periods. 

Answer: I would suggest reviewing out HMO insurance options as they are insurance plans that have no waiting periods. 

Our website not only provides you with free dental quotes for over 40 different plan, for you to compare and review, but we provide information about the different types of dental insurance and plans and how they best benefit you. We also provide dental care information and news on our dental blog. To review our daily blog just click on the blog link. If you have any questions about our dental insurance an plan options please call our member service line at 310-534-3444 as they will be happy to help

Question:  I have good teeth with no current dental issues going on. I do not have any dental insurance but would like to get a low cost but quality dental insurance plan. Not picky about any one dental office as long as I can find one that provides good service. 

Answer:  I would suggest that you review our HMO insurance plan options. HMO insurance plans are the lower cost insurance option.  For our HMO plans though California Dental and Delta Dental we provide a detail schedule of their covered services so you can compare plans and benefits.  

We also provide the link to their providers so you can choose a provider in the plan.  I suggest calling the provider to confirm they are still accepting the plan and to ask any questions you may have in order to choose the best dental office with in the plan network for you. 

Our website offers dental insurance though several companies. One Plan option we provide is an HMO though California Dental. California Dental offers three plans tailored for individuals and families. Although all three dental plans though California Dental are lower cost plan options the more you pay toward the cost of the plan the less you pay for the more costly dental care services.  Compare these California Dental HMO insurance with with our other 30 plus plan options to see which one is best for your dental care needs. 

Our website DentalInsurancePlus.com lets you compare dental insurance plans from leading California dental insurance carriers, as well as compare insurance against a low cost dental discount option. With most of all our plans and dental insurance options you can apply for dental coverage/saving online.

Question: Looking for dental and vision plans in CA.  I would like it to be one plan that offers both but two different plans may be okay if it is cheaper in cost that way.  

Answer: It would depend on what type of dental insurance plan you are wanting in regards to whether or not it is less expensive to buy a vision and dental plan in one or two different plans for each.  We do provide a few dental PPO insurance plans that come with vision benefits though PPO dental plans are normally the more costly plan type.  

In addition we also have dental discount plans that provide discounted savings for vision. These are much lower cost plans but they are not insurance.   

Another option is reviewing our HMO options though Dental Health Services, Delta Dental and California Dental although they do not provide vision benefits these are the lower cost dental insurance options. 

Then go to our vision website at bestvisionplans.com to review or vision insurance option though VSP Vision.  If you have any question about our dental and vision plans please call our member services at 310-534-3444 as they be happy to help. 

According to a new study, after dental benefits were removed from California’s public health insurance for the poor, emergency room visits for dental problems went up. The researchers estimate, After removing comprehensive dental benefits from the state’s Medicaid program in 2009, it led to nearly 1,800 additional ER visits per year for dental problems.

In a prior post we talked about the lack of seniors that have dental insurance. One way some seniors are addressing their dental dental needs without insurance is by crossing the border to Mexico. Mexico has lower dental care costs because of cheaper labor and fewer regulatory requirements.

Residents in border towns like El Paso, Texas and Nogales, Sonora, often make the short drive to the Mexican side for basic medical needs and prescription medications that are much costlier in the U.S.

However, before you visit a dentist in a foreign country, you should do a lot of research before going. Different countries use different types of equipment, and some items, such as implants, may not have warranties, and malpractice lawsuits may not be an option.

According to a study compiled by Oral Health America, Nearly 70 percent of seniors are do not have dental insurance.

A major reason is that dental care is not covered by Medicare and many employers no longer offer post-retirement health benefits.  In addition, the Affordable Care Act allows enrollee’s to get dental coverage only if they purchase general health coverage first, which many seniors do not need. At the same time, seniors often require the most costly dental work, like crowns, implants and false teeth.  Our website however provides low cost dental insurance and dental plans that anyone including seniors to buy directly.  With dental insurance seniors will be able to keep their dental care cost more affordable. 

Dental hygienists in Southern California can get certified to apply the fillings, called interim therapeutic restorations. The temporary fillings require no drilling or anesthetic and can be completed quickly and at a fraction of the cost of a traditional filling. By sealing off the cavity and slowly releasing fluoride, they can stop the progression of decay for several years, buying time until the tooth can be filled permanently.

In a few prior post we provided some tips that you should keep in mind regardless if you are visiting your dentist for the first time or it is a return visit. You should be confident in the quality of care that you receive from your dentist. Starting with your first impressions. Are you greeted with a welcoming reception area and a clean and neat office environment these are often signs of a well-run practice.

After having your dental check up, is a treatment plan presented to you? Have questions about proposed treatment been adequately explained to you, including the risks, alternatives, cost and benefits? Are financial arrangements outlined prior to treatment? Does the office explain how they handle insurance and billing?   

Knowing and understanding your dental treatment plan is important so that you can feel what is being done is what is best for you and your dental care needs. Just as important is knowing what your cost are for the dental services and how the dental office handles claims prior to dental services being render so that there is no cost surprises to you that you do not want and or can not afford.