1-888-632-5353

M-F 8 AM - 9 PM EST  
livechat my cart
Get 3 Extra Months FREE!

We are offering our new members 3 extra months of plan membership for free - a $20 to $50 value! Join a discount dental plan today and enjoy 15 months of dental care savings at no additional cost.



Research discovers that low-income families may be neglecting dental care
Updated: 11/23/2010 4:59:58 PM
 
Research discovers that low-income families may be neglecting dental care Individuals who come from low-income families are more likely to forgo healthcare due to the cost compared to higher-income families, according to a new report published in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine.

The authors from the University of Pennsylvania indicated that due to the current state of the economy, "many Americans are paying more for their healthcare." They added that many plans can cost thousands of dollars in deductibles before other services are even covered.

The researchers found that while many wealthy families once enrolled in high-cost insurance plans, lower-income families are now just as likely to enroll.

A total of 141 low-income families were surveyed, along with 273 higher-income families, all of which had high-deductible plans.

According to the results, 57 percent of underprivileged families had chosen not to receive care due to the cost within the last year, compared to 42 percent of the wealthier participants.

In addition, more than 24 percent of children who were from the low-income households had forgone care, while about 14 percent in this category were from higher-income families.

Individuals who lack dental coverage, or find that it is too expensive, can find affordable, low-cost plans for themselves and their families.

For more information on discount dental plans call 1-888-632-5353.

© 2010 Brafton Inc.

Customer Care - 1-888-632-5353 Toll Free

  
Additional Articles
Children's oral health issues addresse...
Program promotes oral health for strug...
IALD highlights link between gum disea...
Everyday food and drinks can boost ora...
The benefits of alcohol-free mouthwash
Low-income residents of Charlottesvill...
A holiday platter fit for maintaining ...
Dental experts offer tips for a health...
Kentucky organization that provides fr...
Free clinic in Oklahoma highlights nee...
Facility increase its health services ...
The Academy of General Dentistry offer...
Dental facilities expand to reach grow...
Ohio dentist provides free oral care f...
Experts stress importance of dental ca...
Research discovers that low-income fam...
Virginia dental practices aim to impro...
Free programs can make dental care mor...
Some free clinics have difficulty meet...
Some communities lack the facilities n...
Annual events provide free dental care...
Programs promote better access to dent...
Experts: Teeth are an important part o...
Grants help increase access to dental ...
Dental problems can be prevented with ...
Volunteers hold free dental care event...
Research shows that plaque in the mout...
Oral care access increases for underpr...
Centers expand to treat underserved in...
Low-cost oral care could help prevent ...
Dental care locations expand to provid...
New research shows that pregnant women...
Dentistry exhibition promotes better o...
Dental Association holds free dental c...
Dentists seek more volunteers to provi...
Dental clinics provide oral care for l...
Dental clinics increase free services ...
Research shows a greater number of adu...
Crowded free dental clinics show the n...
Students provide dental care for the c...

Add to Google MSN Family Health  Add Family Health To My Yahoo  Subscribe with Bloglines   Subscribe in NewsGator Online Family Health News Feed

The materials and articles published on DentalPlans.com are for informational purposes only. Although DentalPlans.com strives to be accurate and complete, the information is provided without liability for errors. DentalPlans.com does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information, text graphics, links, or other items contained on DentalPlans.com.

DentalPlans.com expressly disclaims liability for errors or omissions in these materials and DentalPlans.com makes no commitment to update the information on DentalPlans.com.

DentalPlans.com expressly disclaims all liability for the use or interpretation by others of information on DentalPlans.com. Decisions based on information contained on DentalPlans.com are the sole responsibility of the visitors, and visitors agree to hold DentalPlans.com and its Affiliates harmless against any claims for damages arising from decisions visitors make on such information.

Nothing on DentalPlans.com constitutes medical advice or other forms of advice. DentalPlans.com assumes no responsibility for material created or published by third parties linked to DentalPlans.com with or without DentalPlans.com’s knowledge.