Oral health care at home does not stop at brushing and flossing your teeth.  Many people forget about their tongue, however the tongue is a haven for most oral bacteria.  By using a tongue cleaner you help to ensure proper and thorough cleaning of the accumulated bacteria, food particles and dead cells.  Another reason to clean your tongue daily is that it will  also ensure fresh breath.

I live in California and I notice on line there seems to be many different dental insurance plans and discount plan options. However I am not clear as to which is a better option and why.  Beside cost of plan what offers the better benefits for dental care services.

I have not been to a dentist in over two years and I want to get a dental plan dental insurance before I go back to the dentist so that it will be more affordable.

I am having a hard time, I am scared of being in pain but my teeth are so bad I hate my appearance.   I am 54 and live in Florida.  The teeth I currently have left are wobbly and decayed.  I have 11 teeth on top and even less on the bottom.

I am in dental pain all the time and I have untreated Periodontal disease because I can not afford dental care.  My son is getting married in six months and I saved up $1000.00 to get my teeth fixed before then but I being told that it will not even be enough. I am so embarrassed and I feel like such a loser.  I do not know where to turn to for help.

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I run a small business with two non family member employees.  I been calling around a few insurance companies to see about getting them some dental benefits but I am being told that two employees does not make a group. That I would need at least six to ten employees to get a group dental plan.  Do you have any dental plan that can help me our advise on what I can do to offer them some dental benefits?

I need help in understanding all the different types of dental plans and how they work.  That way  I will be able to  figure out which one is the best for me.  I am 35 and do not have any dental benefits.  I need to have at least $6500 or more worth of dental work and really need to find he best dental plan that could help me save some money.  Can you offer some good suggestions as to where to start?

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Dental treatment can cost hundreds to thousands of dollars depending on the dental care you may need to have.  Without having dental insurance your dental cost can quickly exceed what you can afford to spend on your dental care.

However having proper dental care is vital for both your oral and dental health and your over all medical health care. Dental care should not be ignored.  If you have been delaying your dental care due to cost. then you may want to consider buying a dental plan to help reduce your dental costs making dental care more affordable.

I large dental fears that keep me from seeing a dentist as often as I should.  My teeth seem fine but I have not been to a dentist in over three years.  I just can not handle going to the dentist with out freaking out inside.  I heard about sleep dentistry and it seems like something for me but I am not sure. Is it safe? Are there any safety issues I should know before going to a dentist for sleep dentistry?  Also is sleep dentistry covered under dental insurance?

By having poor dental and oral hygiene you invite plaque build up around the base of your teeth and gum line. Which will cause your gums to be red and inflamed. If allowed to continue it will start to cause tooth decay and gum disease. This if still left uncared for can lead to destruction of bone and other fragile tissues supporting your teeth, and you could lose your teeth.

I know that on a dental discount plan you get discounted saving off your dental services.  But want I am wanting to know is would I be lacking in coverages or benefits if I buy a dental discount plan over dental insurance.  I am leaning towards a dental discount plan. However, when I tell my work friends that I may get a discount plan they are all like you should just get dental insurance.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s (AAPD) as revised their guidelines on infant oral health care and now recommends that infants 6 to 12 months old should be seen by a dentist.     According to studies done, children that experience tooth decay in their baby teeth, are more likely to develop tooth decay in their permanent teeth.

By establishing the relationship between family and dentist, parents will be able to learn how to take care of their baby’s teeth.  Parents that take a proactive approach to their infant oral health care can make a difference that will last a life time

There are many studies that link  poor oral health care to higher risks for over all health care problems.   However studies are also showing that poor nutrition can affect the entire immune system, which increases susceptibility to many common disorders. People with lowered immune systems have been shown to be at higher risk for gum disease (periodontal disease). Additionally, research shows a link between oral health and systemic conditions, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

I had the same dentist for many years since I live a small town there is not too many local dental office a person can go to.  Any way a while back I had a crown put on due to a cracked tooth.  After a year some how a cavity got under the crown and the dentist had to take off the crown and do a root cancal.  So therefore I had to pay for a root canal and a new crown.

However when he put the new crown on it was cemented on very high, It felt as if I had a marble in my mouth.  He all it just new and I would get use to it as it settles it did not happen and I felt as if my bite was off.  I then started having problems with the top tooth above the crown.

He says that one has a cavity and I will need to have a root canal and crown put on it within this year is what he advises.  I think that it is the crown he put on that messed up my top tooth nothing was wrong with until then and now I need more expensive dental care on yet another tooth.

I am upset and not sure how to go about telling my dentist about it. I feel he will not take any fault in the matter and I really think I just want to change dentists but like I said I live in a small town and I am sure most dentists here know each other. What should I do? I not sure I trust him anymore.

Whether  it is a dental insurance plan or a dental discount plan I do not care, as long as I get some help towards the cost of having dental implants.   Due to illness that I will not get into I lost most of all my teeth.  I want to get dental implants and not dentures.   I have been looking on line for help but I am a little overwhelm about what is really available to me.

By having proper dental care habits at home you are able to help maintain not only your dental health but prevent periodontal/gum disease from developing.

Good at home dental habits are brushing your teeth thoroughly at least twice a day for three minutes.  You also need to floss daily. Whenever possible floss after each meal.

Use as mouthwash to help kill germs.

Buy toothpaste and tooth brushes that are ADA approved.

By having good dental habits at home and by seeing your dentist regularly you will be able to maintain healthy teeth and gums as well as keep your dental care cost low.

I do not have yellow teeth however they are very dull and lackluster.  I would like to have them be just a bright white.   I been using Crest Vivid white and although it does help but it not getting my teeth as white as I would like them to be.

However with that said I worry about teeth whitening products because I do not want my teeth to have that fake bright white look. So what is the best whitening product that will not give you the fake over white results.

Yes preventive dental care does start from home with brushing and flossing twice a day daily, and but using mouthwash that kills germs.  However that is still just the start of having and maintaining good oral health care.

Get into the habit of looking at the inside of your mouth.  Know how your gums, cheeks and tongue look like on a normal basis so you can tell when something changes or is new.  That way when spotting something that is different in your mouth you can have it check out by a doctor or your dentist.

It is important to keep your regular dental appointments.  Your dentist will not only be able to provide you with your basic teeth cleaning but they will provide a routine oral check up to making sure your gums and oral care is healthy.

Many people teeth are not as white as they would like them to be.  Over the counter products sometimes do not work or they do not get the result one is hoping for.   Only a dentist can get your teeth the whitest.   With summer coming many dentist over saving or discounts off whitening treatment so talk you your local dental provider and see what they can offer.