I currently have dental insurance, my teeth have always been in good shape with no issues. Under my current insurance plan I do get free preventive care. I have never needed more the prevent care services. The cost of the insurance is higher the the cost of preventive care services at my dentist. Seems to me the insurance plan is not worth having. So wondering if I should bother keeping it.

Reply: The choice is yours. As you stated right now your dentist cost for preventive care is less then the cost of your insurance plan. As long as you will not need larger dental care issues cancelling your insurance to save money may make sense. However the issues is we can not foretell the future. If a day, month, year or years latter you need larger dental care services, would it have been better for you to keep the plan? That is the question you will want to think about.

Question: I called every dental insurance company and they all do not offer coverage’s for adult braces and or cosmetic dentistry which is what I do need in order to fix up my teeth. I can not afford this needed dental care without some help are there any alternative dental plans that can help me with this type of dental care?

Reply: We do have depending on your state dental insurance plan that offer adult braces. Not sure about cosmetic services as I do not know what you are wanting. But we even have a PPO plan though Delta Dental that offers benefits for implant services.

However, other alternative to insurance may be a dental discount plan if they are available in the state you live in. they will help reduce the cost of dental care services including braces and cosmetic services.

Question: I am hoping to find a dental plan that will help cover the cost of having braces removed. I had braces put on last year and a half ago. I went into see the Orthodontic two to three times during that time to have the braces tighten. While during the coarse of having my braces I lost my job that was helping me pay for them. Now I have a new job but I do not receive any dental benefits.

I have since stop paying for the braces because I couldn’t afford the monthly payments anymore. So I want them off now. The place I was going to will not remove them because they say I own them $1700.00 which I am not paying since I am not getting the job finished.

I went to an orthodontist a few days ago to find out the price of having my braces removed and the cost is around $350. I can not even afford that because I only working part time right now. Is there anything I can do to get some help with this issue.

Reply: I do not know of any dental insurance plan that would cover what you described. All dental insurance plans that I know of excludes work in process. You may have luck with a dental discount plan. Since a dental discount plan is not insurance it does not have all the limitation a insurance plan as. You may be able to at lease save some money if you can find a provider in the plan that willing to do the job.

Because medical benefits differ significantly from policy to policy, each patient should review their orthodontic insurance coverage. However, if a patient has orthodontic insurance, Invisalign Braces should be covered to the same extent as conventional braces. Most insurance companies cover most or all of the most of Invisalign, treating it as if you got traditional braces.

Invisalign treatment will consist of a series of clear plastic aligners that you change out approximately every two weeks. Each aligner is individually manufactured with exact calculations of your teeth. Since Invisalign system is custom made for your teeth and your teeth only, with a plan devised your dentist or orthodontist, you know you’ll end up with a smile that truly fits.

If your current dental insurance plan does not offer coverage’s for braces or Invisaligns you may want to review our different dental plan options. We offer dental discount plans that offer saving for any type of braces for any age group.

Supplemental dental insurance is an individual or family insurance policy purchased to cover a portion of the dental costs. Supplemental dental insurance will normally not cover the entire dental care procedure.

If you have a primary dental insurance plan that you purchased or your employer provided, the supplemental dental policy typically covers the remaining dental bill. For example, if the dental plan policy covers half of the dental cost, the secondary or supplement dental insurance plan should cover the remaining balance of your dental procedure.

A supplement dental insurance plan may also be purchased to cover the dental charges when there are annual dental benefit plan limits or exclusions.

What type of dental insurance offers you full dental coverage’s? I am looking for a dental insurance plan that does not exclude coverage’s for cosmetic dental services as I like to get dental implants.

Reply: Many insurance plans do not provide benefits for cosmetic services. You may be able to find some PPO plans that do provide some benefits for dental implants but it would be limited in coverage. We do have a dental PPO plan though Delta dental depending on what state you in that dose have some limited benefits for implants. Make sure you read the terms and limitation carefully however to understand the plan coverage’s. To review our dental insurance options just enter your zip code in the quote box provided. If you have any questions please call our office at 310-534-3444

I have some dental issues I like to address but do not have money for insurance and it seems like a least a dental discount plan would save me money. Yet I have a friend that says they are junk.

Reply: Dental discount plans have helped many people save money off their dental care needs. Generally you are still paying for all dental services just hopefully at a more affordable cost. You do have to go to dentist that take the plan there is no out side net work savings. You will need to review the plans savings for services and see if that helps you with regards to cost. If you still can not afford dental care even with a discount plan, you may want to look into dental schools and or dental clinic both offer their dental services an a very low cost compare to a local dentist.

A dental discount plan provide discounted saving typically for all dental care services at a plan provider office. Some of the discounts plan provide a fee schedule showing your discounted cost for different dental care services and what is not listed is normally an average saving of 10 to 20 percent off the dentist normally charges. With discount plans you have to go to a plan provider there is no outside network savings.

There are a few different types of dental insurance plan options. HMO’s working similar to a discount plan in the fact that they also tend to have a fee base schedule showing your cost for services under their plan and you have to go to a plan provider. HMO insurance plans normally have lower cost for services provided then discount plans do. HMO’s insurance plans are regulated by state insurance departments, where as dental discount plans are not.

PPO’s and Indemnity insurance plans are plans that let you stay with your current dentist or choose a dental provider. They pay claims out based on percentages braking down dental care services typically as preventive, basic and major then paying a percentage of the cost for services. With these plans you file claims.

You do not need to have dental insurance in order to go to the dentist. In some cases if you are new patient the dental office may provide a free exam and bite wing x-rays. However, having dental insurance does is help make your dental care cost more affordable. Dental cost can get quite expensive as you need larger dental care services.

Why you should see a dentist for regular dental check ups.

Dental Health, Why you should see a dentist for regular dental check ups. Dental check ups consist of more then just X-rays and cleanings. The dentist is looking at more then whether or not you have any cavities or if you been flossing good enough.

Dental check ups also include oral cancer screenings. By going to the dentist for your regular check ups, the dentist or hygienist is also checking for any signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer is a serious dental disease in which claims lives on a daily bases. However it is often highly curable if diagnosed and treated in the early stages.

Many people do not have regular dental check ups due to lack of having dental benefits though their jobs and or due to cost of dental services and feeling they can not afford to go to the dentist. In some cases you can not afford not to go to the dentist.

On this website and in every state we offer a low cost dental plans option or options, either by offering a low cost dental insurance plans or dental discount plans. Both will make having dental care more affordable.

You can obtain quotes for more affordable dental insurance plans from companies online and through your local insurance agent or broker. Please keep in mind that there are many web sites who give the appearance of selling dental insurance but instead only offer a dental discount plan which is not insurance.

On this web site you may note that we sell both dental insurance and dental discount plans in most state. Leaving the plan options for the consumer but clearing showing what is and want is not dental insurance.

Your dentist may also have affordable dental plan options available to patients. Ask the receptionist if they partner with a dental plan company and see if one might be right for you.

Affordable dental insurance plans from an HMO have a limited pool of dentist to select, but it is a more affordable insurance plan. If you are self employed and looking for a more affordable dental plan, a discount dental plan may be an alternative.

Discount dental plans are not dental insurance plans. A discount plan partners with dentists to provide customers with a savings on visits to the dentist office. The downside to discount dental plans is that they are not regulated and you have limited recourse if you experience dental plan problems.

Getting a dental discount plan for your family.

I have a family of six counting my mom which I do take care of. We all right now do not have dental insurance and I can not afford to get dental insurance plans right now since what I been seeing is that they run around $100 – $200 a month and that does not include my mother. I have be really leaning towards getting a dental discount plan since it say it does include all house hold family members. My question is would that include my mother as well? If so anything else I should consider when getting a dental discount plan?

Reply: Many dental discount plan includes family plans as all members living in the same household. Just make sure to read the plan terms on that carefully to confirm

Question: Looking for Dental Insurance but do not know what is the best dental plan for me

Reply: That is a question often asked and although there is no one “Best Dental Insurance Plan” for all people there are dental plans that may work better for you and your family then others.

In order to know what dental insurance plan is best for you or your family you first have to know your own dental needs. Such as if you already have a family dentist you are wanting to stay with then it would be important to know what dental insurance plans they are a provider of. Like wise if you have a dental need that needs to be address ASAP you may want to choose from a plan that will not have long term waiting periods.

Another good way in choosing the best dental plan for you or your family is to make sure you read the terms and conditions of each plan. Understanding the plans limitations will help you choose the best plan for you.

Dental Insurance Plus, In Network Dentist Plans.

When reviewing a dental PPO plan check to see if there are local dentist that are in network under the plan. Most dental PPO plans will let you go outside the plan network of dentist but some times at a reduce coverage. In order to maximize your plan benefits think about choosing and in network dentist.

Choosing a dentist in the network dental insurance plan

Question: I am not sure how to go about choosing a plan provider in an HMO dental insurance plan I thinking about buying on your website.

Answer: When choosing a dental provider in a plan network, you will want to call the dentist in the network and ask them any questions that is important to you. Business hours, how far booked up are they. That they provide the dental services you may be looking for.

If you can afford the time, I also suggest to do some research on line. Check to see if a dental office has people complaining about them. Do a drive by of the place and see if you like how it looks. You can even just stop by and ask to talk to the dentist all of which may help you in picking a dentist.

Periodontist Specialist in Beverly Hills Discusses the Social Consequences Associated With Gum Disease

Gum Disease Has Far-Reaching Consequences that many people either over look of feel it is not a significant problem to address. Even though many people may suffer from various forms of gum disease, few realize how their ailment can be perceived by others.

Dr. Alex Farnoosh a Periodontist Specialist in Beverly Hills California states while gingivitis may not seem like a significant problem to many unsuspecting people, dental professionals all over the world agree that it is a serious complication and can lead to more overlooked issues that can impact a person’s health, well- being, and even happiness.

Beverly Hills periodontist Dr. Alex Farnoosh of The Total Smile, argues that gum disease can, and will if untreated, create unsightly cosmetic problems like discolored gums, bleeding around the gum line and eventually tooth loss.

An Active and Fit Lifestyle to Increase Tooth and Gum Wellness is recommended

Beverly Hills, CA (I-Newswire) June 1, 2011 – Top Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist and founder of The Total Smile Dr. Alex Farnoosh is recommending that patients should strive for overall health well being not only to decrease the risk of many related health problems like obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases but they may also maintain better oral health.

Recent studies published in the August issue of the Journal of Periodontology have shown a direct correlation among people who practice good eating and fitness habits and those who have fewer incidences of severe periodontal problems. The study found that individuals able to achieve high levels of physical fitness and with low body mass index (BMI) scores considerably less incidences of serious gum disease.

Daily Dental Care Habits Can Protect your Overall Health

Daily Dental Care Habits Like Brushing & Flossing Protects Your Body in Unexpected Ways. In a new research study from Yale University School of Medicine, the study shows links between increased levels of mouth bacteria and pneumonia and other inflammatory lung conditions.

Other studies over the past have also shown a links between poor oral health care and heart disease. Having good oral health habits and a healthy mouth is also important to your overall health care