There is no question that the economy is effecting many people. That is why preventive dental care is even more important. Buying the right dental insurance plan to fit your needs and budget is also important, in order for dental care to be more affordable. If you need extensive dental care buying or having a plan that as a low maximum limitation may not make the best sense. Talk to a dentist then talk to a dental insurance agent if you need help finding the right dental insurance plan for you and or your family.

With health concerns about fat and cholesterol many people are having more of a vegetarian life style.  However there can sometimes be nutritional deficiencies that may reveal themselves during a dental exam.

Many adults vegetarians are very knowledgeable about their nutrition and are able to maintain their diets in a proper fashion. However, children and teenagers who put themselves on vegetarian diets without knowing enough about their nutritional needs, have a higher risk of potential for deficiencies.

Studies show that women who want to have a baby should make sure they are taking care of their oral health.  Research found for the first time from when a woman starts trying to conceive, her chances of falling pregnant can depend on how well she looks after her teeth and gums. That the effect of gum disease on conception is about the same order of magnitude as the effect of obesity

Research is suggesting that our oral health deteriorates during hospitalization and is associated with an increased risk of hospital-acquired infections and reduced quality of life.   This Research was published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology and provides the latest evidence that oral health is being overlooked in hospitals, with potential serious consequences. The study reviewed data from five studies between 1998 and 2009 in the UK, USA, France and Netherlands. The study identified increases in plaque accumulation and gingival and mucosal inflammation. The findings were worst amongst patients who required help with their breathing.

I went on line looking for low cost dental care and found many dental discount plans.   What I do not understand is that different website have the same plan but at different cost.  I would think the quote for the cost of the plan would be the same regardless of who selling it.  Make me concerned about buying a dental discount plan over dental insurance.   Am I missing something?

A baby will start teething around six months though can take as long as a year or more.   When your baby teeth  starts to come in, you will want to look for a baby toothbrush with a small soft bristle head but still provide for a grip that fits your hand.

Brush your baby’s teeth at least twice a day and as long as you are cleaning your child’s teeth regularly toothpaste is not needed until advise by your dentist. Brush your child tongue if possible since this will also help to fight bacteria growth. You only need one quick swipe of the tongue. Also it is strongly suggest that your baby see a dentist when they cut their first tooth. For additional dental care for you child talk to your dentist

Indemnity Plans pays the dental office (dentist) on a traditional fee-for-service basis. A monthly premium is paid by the client and/or the employer to an insurance company, which then reimburses the dental office (dentist) for the services rendered. An insurance company usually pays between 50% – 80% of the dental office (dentist) fees for a covered procedures; the remaining 20% – 50% is paid by the client.

These plans often have a pre-determined or set deductible amount which varies from plan to plan. Indemnity plans also can limit the amount of services covered within a given year and pay the dentist based on a variety of fee schedules.

Mothers that have poor oral health problems may be passing down poor oral health to her child.    A 27 year long study that was done theorize that a combination of shared genetic factors and environmental risk factors that affect oral health—including social/economic status, attitudes, beliefs and oral health knowledge—are passed from mother to child.

Your saliva contains an abundance of proteins that could be used to screen for diseases, particularly oral diseases. Until now, though, studies have only focused on the small subset of free-floating saliva proteins. Far more proteins are present inside of oral cells, and Timothy Griffin, Nelson Rhodus and colleagues developed a method, called three-step peptide fractionation, to look at those understudied proteins.

Researchers have developed a novel technique to separate and analyze all the proteins found in human saliva, not just the soluble ones, providing an approach that may reveal protein markers for oral cancer and other disorders in the oral cavity. Source ScienceDaily

I am looking for a lower cost dental plan that offer good benefits for basic dental care. I have good teeth just looking to keep them that way at an affordable price.  I do not mind a network provider plan as long as they have good providers.

Looking to compare the different dental insurance plans that are available in  California.  However I would also like information explaining the different types of dental plans and how they work. I am  new to shopping out dental insurance and I want to make sure I get the best plan at the price I can afford.

 What to look for in choosing a dental plan    Does the plan give you the freedom to choose your own dentist or are you restricted to a panel of dentists selected by the insurance company? If you have a family dentist with whom you are satisfied, consider the effects changing dentists will have on the quality or quantity of care you receive. Because regular visits to the dentist reduce the likelihood of developing serious dental disease, it’s best to have and maintain an established relationship with a dentist you trust

Who controls treatment decisions–you and your dentist or the dental plan? Many plans require dentists to follow treatment plans that rely on a Least Expensive Alternative Treatment (LEAT) approach. If there are multiple treatment options for a specific condition, the plan will pay for the less expensive treatment option.

If you choose a treatment option that may better suit your individual needs and your long-term oral health, you will be responsible for paying the difference in costs. It’s important to know who makes the treatment decisions under your plan. These cost control measures may have an impact on the quality of care you’ll receive.

Recent University of Illinois studies confirms the presence of bacteria associated with early childhood caries in infant saliva.   According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Early Childhood Caries (tooth decay/cavities) is the most prevalent infectious disease in U.S. children.  40 percent of US children will have cavities by the time a child reaches kindergarten.

New parents should minimizing snacks and drinks with fermentable sugars. As well as wipe the gums new born babies who do not yet have teeth. A baby should also have their first dental appointment at the time they cut their first tooth.

New studies are revealing that obesity contributes to a higher risk of gum disease.  With obesity there are higher risk to your over all health care, however now studies revealed the deeper the  periodontal pockets, the higher the proportion of subjects with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or over, a figure according to the World Health Organization is generally considered as obese.  The deeper the periodontal pocket are the greater the risk.

Dr Sadineni  was deeply honored to be included in the list of America’s Top Dentists ( by the Consumers’ Research Council of America)  as it represents the success of their team’s hard work and dedication.  Dr Sadineni a Dublin, Ohio Dentist state that their mission is to create naturally beautiful smiles while enhancing their patients overall well being by using the latest dental technology.

Family Tree Dental Group in Austin Texas,  raises money for Round Rock ISD Partners in Education Foundation.  Family Tree Dental Group is proud to announce the grand opening of its new Round Rock location at 200 North Red Bud Lane. Brother Dr Chad and Shelby Denman have practiced dentistry in Austin since 2006 and 2008, respectively, and are excited to share their family with the families of Round Rock.

Did you know there is candy that may help reduce tooth decay.  According to a recent study put out by the European Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, it showing that sugar-free lollipops that contains licorice root extract significantly reduced the bacteria that causes tooth decay. The study was done on 66 preschool students ages 2 to 5 enrolled in the Greater Lansing Area Head Start Program. Each student received a lollipop for 10 minutes twice daily for three weeks.

The Results of this study showed a significant reduction in Streptococcus mutants, (which is the primary bacteria responsible for tooth decay) During the three-week period when the lollipops were being used and lasting for an additional 22 days before beginning to rebound.  Course lollipops will not replace your daily dental care of brushing and flossing as well as seeing your dentist at least twice a year.  However it may be another way to help fight tooth decay.

Dr. Mary Trahar of  Annapolis, Maryland has helped 200 patients save water by reminding them to turn off the tap when brushing their teeth.  By encouraging patients to turn off the tap while brushing their teeth, it helps to save 90 glasses of clean, drinkable water every day.

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.