Currently looking for either a dental insurance or dental discount plan. I am not picky but would like to get the better of the plan option. I have not been to the dentist in over three years so it time to a least get a check up. 

Answer: In a prior post on December 1st 2014 “Dental Plan or Dental Insurance we addressed some of the basic differences. However no one plan is better then the other. Meaning what is best really depends on your own current dental needs.   I suggest calling our member services line at 310-534-3444.  They will be able to go over your current dental needs and help you choose the best plan type for your needs. 

Question: What is a dental plan compared to dental insurance? Not sure the difference.

Answer: A dental plan or rather a dental discount plan is a plan that helps provide dental care services at a reduce cost to you with dental providers of the plan. Consumers typically pay an enrolment fee and an annual or monthly fee and get access to discounted services from member providers. Discounts can range anywhere from 15 percent to 80 percent.  

Dental insurance would be your HMOs, PPOs and Indemnity plans. You can see that with dental insurance their are a few plan types they do work differently and depending on your dental care needs you may prefer one over the other.  Dental insurance is also designed to help reduce your cost for dental services.  Consumers who go the insurance route also get the benefit of oversight from their state department of insurance, which could prove helpful if they have insurance complaints.

Buying dental insurance for you and or your family is a key way to help maintain your family oral health care. At DentalInsurancePlus.com we offer many good dental insurance plan options Delta Dental being one such option.  Delta Dental is a very popular plan in California since it has a large dental provider data base. Therefore the chances are your dentist is a provider of Delta Dental PPO plans.

However, even if your dentist office is not a provider of Delta Dental PPO plans, since it is a PPO plan you are still able to go to dentist that are not a participating provider. Take the time to review our dental insurance options, just enter your zip code in the quote box provided.  If you should have any questions about the available dental insurance plan please call our member service line at 310-534-3444 as we be a happy to help you find the best dental insurance plan that fits your dental needs.

Buying dental insurance for you and or your family is a key way to help maintain your family oral health care. At DentalInsurancePlus.com we offer many good dental insurance plan options Delta Dental being one such option. 

Delta Dental is a very popular plan in California since it has a large dental provider data base. Therefore the chances are your dentist is a provider of Delta Dental PPO plans. However, even if your dentist office is not a provider of Delta Dental PPO plans, since it is a PPO plan you are still able to go to dentist that are not a participating provider. Take the time to review our dental insurance options, just enter your zip code in the quote box provided.  If you should have any questions about the available dental insurance plan please call our member service line at 310-534-3444 as we be a happy to help you find the best dental insurance plan that fits your dental needs.

Question: I am not sure which plan is better a PPO or an HMO?

Answer: Without knowing your dental care needs it would be difficult to say which plan type the best because they service different needs. As just one example. If you want to choose your own dentist a PPO plan may better fit that need. Where as if you have current basic or major dental care needs that need to be addressed a HMO plan may better fit that need.   

I suggest calling our member service line so they can go over what you feel is important to you and then assist you with your search for the best dental insurance plan for your dental care needs.

Buying dental insurance for you and or your family is a key way to help maintain your family oral health care. At DentalInsurancePlus.com we offer many good dental insurance plan options Delta Dental being one such option.  

Delta Dental is a very popular plan in California since it has a large dental provider data base. Therefore the chances are your dentist is a provider of Delta Dental PPO plans. However, even if your dentist office is not a provider of Delta Dental PPO plans, since it is a PPO plan you are still able to go to dentist that are not a participating provider.   

Take the time to review our dental insurance options, just enter your zip code in the quote box provided.  If you should have any questions about the available dental insurance plan please call our member service line at 310-534-3444 as we be a happy to help you find the best dental insurance plan that fits your dental needs. 

Question: I have a family of four and looking for a good dental insurance plan since I am new to California. A friend has advise that Delta Dental was a good plan but which Delta Dental plan is the best?  

Answer: Delta Dental as a whole is a good dental insurance plan option. They do provide many plan choices.  What best would depend on your own dental needs. Take the maximum limitation as an example, Delta dental maximum limitation range from $1000 – $2000. So if your dental care needs are just having preventive dental care $1000 max limit would be find but if you feel larger dental care services are in your future the going to the 2000 max limit may be a better option.  

Call our member services if you have questions about our Delta Dental plans and or any of our dental insurance options for that matter. We are always happy to assist you in finding the best plan that fits your dental care needs.

DentalInsurancePlus.com offers over 40 different dental insurance plans and dental plan options. If you are looking for a dental insurance plan in California this is a great place to stop. 

Just enter your zip code in the quote box provide and the you will be able to review all our dental insurance and plan options. Remember, call our member service line if you should have any questions about any of the plans available, as we are always happy to help you find the best dental insurance and or plan option for your dental needs.

Question: is there a Delta Dental plan in California where I can choose my own dentist? My dentist is no longer accepting the dental insurance plan I have though work.  However, it is important to me to stay with him. The office stated that they do take Delta Dental but I want to make sure I get a plan where I will have not problems staying with my dentist.  

Answer: There are many different Delta Dental plans in California. However, most of them are either PPO plans that let you go outside their provider list (therefore letting you keep your own dentist) or Indemnity dental insurance plans that do not have a list of providers which means you pick your own dentist to go to.  Along as you stay away from their HMO plan staying with your own provider would not be a problem.
Review our Delta dental options as well as our other PPO and Indemnity insurance plan options we have available to you in California on our website.  And please call our member service line if you should have any questions about our dental insurance plan options. As we are always happy to assist you in finding the right plan for your dental needs.

It goes without saying having health insurance is very important. However, many health insurance plans do not include dental care or have very limited benefits for dental care.  Yet your oral health plays a large role in your overall wellness. 

With that said having an individual dental insurance plan is equally important in maintaining not only your dental health but your overall health and well being.  Take the time to review the dental insurance plans our website has to offer and please call our member service line at 310-534-3444 if you should have any questions.   We be happy to help.

Many Californians strive to stay fit and be healthy. However often times dental care is still left on the back burner. Did you know that more and more studies prove that the health of you mouth can have a direct effect on your over all wellness.   

That’s why it is important to have dental insurance. With dental insurance it will help you keep your dental care cost low and much more affordable. By having affordable dental care you are more likely to visit your dentist regularly and maintain your dental care needs.

DentalInsurancePlus.com offers many dental insurance plan options. One such option is Delta Dental California. Our Delta Dental California plans lets you choose from their PPO’s plans and their indemnity insurance plans. They have yearly maximal limitations ranging from 1000 – 2000. Delta Dental PPO plans have a large list of providers where as their Indemnity plans let you go to any dental office of your choice. This makes stating with your current dentist possible under the Delta Dental plans. If you have any questions about our Delta Delta plans or about any other of our dental insurance options please call our member services at 310-534-3444 as we be happy to help you with your questions, so that you best pick the plan right for your needs.

Question: I am 19 looking for dental insurance and my mom says that I should by a Delta Dental plan since most dentist take Delta Dental. There seems to be a few Delta Dental plans on your website but not sure what the difference is.  

Answer: Depending on the state you are in we offer their PPO’s and Indemnity dental plans.  A PPO plan has a list of providers (dentist that are accepting that plan) however you can still choose to go to a dentist that is not a provider of the plan if you wish.    An Indemnity dental insurance options has no providers list. You just go to whatever dentist you want to.  Also note that there are different maximum limitations ranging from 1000 – 2000 depending on what you may want.  There are other differences in coverage’s.  I suggest calling our member services line at 310-534-3444. We be more then happy to go over the plans with you.

One should always make sure they have the best at home dental care habits. Here are some tips that may help you.  

1) Floss your teeth do not use toothpicks.

2) Brush your teeth gently. Brushing your teeth too hard or using a hard bristled toothbrush can damage your tooth enamel.

3) Make sure to follow directions carefully when using teeth-whitening products. They can be bad for your teeth if used improperly or too often.

4) As a reminder if you need pointers on the right way to care for your teeth, just ask your dentist.  Your dentist will gladdy go over proper at home dental care. 

Erosion  You can take a few simple steps in order to help your teeth. Such as:  

1) Brush after you eat or drink. Use a soft toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste.   

2) Not at a place you can brush, the you can also have some milk or a piece of cheese after a meal to zap the acids.  

3) Love gum? You are in luck. Chew sugar-free gum with xylitol after eating to get your saliva going which is another good way to stop acid damage.

Orthodontic dental services is a specialty that focuses on aligning crooked teeth as well as fixing improper bites. (over, under and cross bites) Orthodontic dental care is mainly associated with children up to the age of 19 but more and more adult also seek out orthodontic services.    

By having dental insurance in place in most cases you are able to save money off your orthodontic dental care needs.  Keep in mind however some dental insurance plans will only provide benefits for orthodontic services to children up to a stated age.  However there beside dental insurance plans there are also dental discount plans that help to save 20 percent office the cost of orthodontic care regardless of age.

Studies suggest that women who want to have a baby should look after their oral health care.  A fertility expert stated in a meeting in Sweden.  During the meeting, delegates heard about preliminary research that found for the first time, from when she starts trying to conceive, a woman’s changes of falling pregnant can depend on how well she looks after her teeth and gums.

According to recent studies, our oral health deteriorates during hospitalization and is associated with an increased risk of hospital acquired infections and reduced quality of life.  The study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology  provides the latest evidence that oral health care is being overlooked in hospitals, with potential serious consequences.  The research identified increases in plaque accumulation and gingival and mucosal inflammation.  The finding were the worst among patients who required help with their breathing.

 Links are being found that show obesity can effect your oral health. According to a recent study,  it revealed the deeper the periodontal pockets, the higher the proportion of subjects with a body mass index of 30 or over, which according to the World Health Organization is generally consider to be obese.